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 year’s World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on 2nd February, is focused on wetlands restoration. Sharon Onyango pens on urban wetlands restoration
Press release / Green infrastructure solutions support cities in reaching climate goals. B.Green project developed a model for digital and participatory urban planning.
Media coverage / In an article on Quartz, SEI Africa director Philip Osano speaks on the link between good air quality and sports while unveiling air quality sensor in Ethiopia.
Project / Exploring innovative water governance for a resilient, fair management model against climate change impacts.
Project / Regions4Climate will implement innovative actions to enhance climate resilience within the real-life environments of partner regions.
SEI brief / Households in Bangkok play a critical role in the waste system both as consumers and generators of waste and as the potential driving force for change.
Media coverage / SEI Africa energy expert Carol Mungo speaks to "The Star" and "The Daily Nation" on a new study that found Nairobi slums recording high household air pollution
Journal article / This paper presents the findings from a social impact assessment conducted in the city of Umeå, Sweden.
Feature / SUWAS has trained change agents to champion for better managed water and sanitation services in Africa and Asia.
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