Sustainable Urban Development

Reflecting the importance of cities and urban areas in both climate mitigation and adaptation, recent COPs have seen several initiatives to include cities and local authorities in COP processes. Here are the main takeaways from...

The U20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, co-hosted by Rio and São Paulo, brought together leaders from over 80 cities and 100 delegations from G20 nations to influence the upcoming G20 and advance urban climate action. Highlights Among...

The first-ever African Urban Forum (AUF), held in Addis Ababa from 4 to 6 September 2024, marked a relevant moment for sustainable urbanisation in Africa. Organised by the African Union (AU) with support from Ethiopia and UN...

Urban Highlight: World Urban Forum 12: It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities The 12th World Urban Forum (WUF 12), held in Cairo, brought together over 24,000 participants from 182 countries...