The EU establishes rules to identify green investments and combat greenwashing
It doesn’t recognise nuclear energy as green. And with the exception of coal, it doesn’t includes a list of sectors that are damaging to the environment.
The green transition: buildings that will combat climate change
The use of sustainable buildings and construction techniques is a necessity if we want to curb the pollution generated by cities.
These were the urban utopias that preceded us – Infographic
The perfect city has evolved over the centuries from building a large number of temples to reach to the gods to the actual technological paradigm.
Urban agriculture: how to go from being a hobby to feeding cities
Modern cities can only feed their populations for a few days before starving. Urban agriculture may improve their resilience in times of crisis.
Urban forests: these cities are naturalising their environment
Urban restoration won’t be an easy accomplishment after centuries of anthropocene development. Forests and cities must coexist.
Smart Innovation & City Progress in Disruptive Times: How cities are using disruption to accelerate innovation
Dr. David Ricketts, Innovation Fellow Harvard TECH & Mastercard’s City Possible partner will host a discussion between civic leaders from across the globe who will share their thoughts on how they have taken action, advanced innovations and taken positive steps for their communities during months of unforeseen challenges and disruption. Panelists will share their experiences […]
New ways of travelling after the COVID-19 pandemic
The “new normal” will change the ways of travelling. Short distances and no risk are a must. How will the post-pandemic travelling be?
Why are tech giants building cities?
Google, Tencent and other tech giants are involved in the development of smart cities. Their aims go far beyond urban development.
Medellin: data and infrastructures in contrast to its troubled past
In 1991, it was headline news with an epidemic crime rate. Today, Medellín is one of the most modern and organised cities in Latin America.
Ivelina Nunes (WFP): “Where you see no Coca-Cola trucks, is where we will be”
The director of the WFP’s logistics base at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria talks about the challenges of delivering humanitary aid to risk areas.