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.
Journal article / This article proposes key principles to guide a just urban transition and discusses various themes and examples from the perspective of Asian cities.
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Event on 05 November in Cairo / At the 2024 World Urban Forum, SEI York and partners will strengthen stakeholders capacity on inclusive and climate-resilient urban transportation in Africa.
Event on 14 September – 12 October in York / SEI York researchers are hosting three events as part of this month-long festival which showcases and celebrates the work of environment groups in the city.
Feature / Discover practical steps to reduce exposure and improve indoor air quality as shared by the INGENIOUS project at the UK Clean Air Conference.
Past event / Read findings and reflections from our citizen science air quality monitoring in UK schools as presented at the UKRI/Met Office Clean Air Programme Conference.
Journal article / Urban green spaces play a vital role in enhancing health, livability and attractiveness in rapidly urbanizing cities.
Perspective / In this perspective, SEI's Janne Parviainen argues that the impacts of Storm Boris show why Europe must rethink its approach to addressing rising flood risks.
Other publication / This brief urges the G20 to use participatory approaches to involve local city and water stakeholders in developing and implementing climate adaptation plans.
Past event / SEI's Kevin Hicks speaks at the 2024 Clean Air for blue skies webinar on incentives for green mobility in emerging economies in Africa.
Media coverage / SEI Africa will support the organizers of the Nairobi City Marathon in installing air quality sensors to monitor air quality in Nairobi ahead of the event.
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