More than 65% of the world's population are projected to live in urban areas by 2050, with major implications resource use, energy, water and sanitation, and health and well-being. At the same time urbanization can bring benefits, especially efficiency gains. SEI examines these challenges in the round to advance sustainable urbanization.
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Perspective / This World Toilet Day, we look at the impact of lack of access to toilets for people experiencing homelessness, especially in times of crises such as Covid-19.
Past event / This conference will bring cities, innovators, investors and other high-profile actors together to discuss specific strategies for reaching climate neutrality.
Media coverage / As COP26 comes to a close, SEI's Chris Malley speaks to BBC Radio York about his thoughts on the conference.
Journal article / To ensure future sustainability, cities need to consider concepts of livability and resident wellbeing alongside environmental and economic development equity.
Press release / SEI, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and IKEA are partnering to develop a practical guide for businesses on how to measure and reduce their air pollution.
Project / This project aims to develop guidelines for Nordic municipalities to quantify consumption-based emissions and sinks, and draft road maps for climate neutrality.
Media coverage / Chris Malley speaks to BBC Radio York from COP26 on the challenges and opportunities that the climate talks bring.
Perspective / On the occasion of World Cities Day, SEI Research Associate Minh Tran reflects on urban planning from a health emergency and risk reduction perspective.
Feature / For World Cities Day 2021, researchers on the UCAF project take a closer look at the role of circularity in climate mitigation and adaptation.
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