What will the city of the future look like? Don’t head to the cinema to glimpse the future city. Instead plan a visit to Istanbul, Songdo or Singapore. Each city’s depth and individuality will astound you, but also the ingenuity with which the challenges of overcrowding, depleted sources and stagnant economic growth have been met. Future cit…Read More

Cities also play an important role in tackling climate change, as they consume close to 2/3 of the world’s energy and account for more than 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As cities develop, their exposure to climate and disaster risk also increases. Almost half a billion urban residents live in coastal areas, increasing their v…Read More