Sustainable cities: It's (not) the finance, stupid
My 2 takeaways from the World Urban Forum are that there’s enough money to fund projects, and we need to implement global agendas.
Georgian youth’s big hope for the future
If the tourism industry becomes truly sustainable, Georgian youth will have a reason to stay in their regions, or even return to them from Tbilisi.
Get ready for climate impacts beyond your imagination
We must be fully aware that extreme weather events will become more frequent and severe to prepare better for their impacts.
Green cities are not just for the elite
Environmentally friendly urban development should benefit all citizens.
Asia’s cities growing faster than we are improving livability
Relative improvements on basic indicators of decent urban living conditions have been eaten up by the absolute population growth in Asian cities.
8 tips to make a panel discussion not become a punishment
It’s time to improve this traditional format, which for better or worse still persists throughout most international development organizations.
Don’t forget about us pedestrians
Asian cities have a long way to go in making their street and transport systems barrier-free to invite all people to participate in urban life.
How affordable are the most livable cities in Asia and the Pacific?
Tokyo, Seoul or Singapore illustrate how inclusive urban development, despite high cost of living, can make a city livable.