SDG9 plus: Techno-city
2019-04-05
On the waves of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), technological innovation is redefining human society. How cities harness technologies to achieve sustainability becomes a focus.
Water They Doing: Water Solutions
2019-03-22
It may seem like we are far from water shortage: about 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water. However, more than 95% of the water is held by the ocean, which means it is not directly potable.
HERban Innovation: For a More Gender-Balanced City
2019-03-08
You might have already forgotten the name of the Best Picture for this year's Academy Awards, but you may still have a fresh memory of these looks at the annual gala of the motion-picture industry.
Case Study: Mobile Multi-Modal Mobility Guide (Berlin, Germany)
2019-02-22
By DENG Yuanchang / Sun Yat-Sen UniversityBerlin was a deserving city for the 3rd Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation in 2016. This study tour took place during September 2nd and 4th, 2017.
Case Study: Development of Sustainable Transport System (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
2019-02-11
By Geoffrey Bickford / South African Cities NetworkAddis Ababa was shortlisted for the 3rd Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation in 2016. This study tour took place during August 11th and 12th, 2017.
Case Study: Integrated Community-Based Solid Waste Management (Qalyubeya, Egypt)
2019-01-30
By Azza Sirry / Housing and Building National Research Center of Egypt Qalyubeya was a winner of the 3rd Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation in 2016. This study tour took place during October 10th and 11th, 2017.
Case Study: Participatory Planning and Good Governance (Jakarta, Indonesia)
2019-01-16
By Teguh Kuirawan / University of IndonesiaJakarta was shortlisted for the 3rd Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation in 2016. This study tour took place during September 4th and 5th, 2017.
Case Study: From Marketplace to Makerspace (Yiwu, China)
2019-01-03
By Belinda Yuen / Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative CitiesYiwu was a city of special mention of the 3rd Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation in 2016. This study tour took place during July 26th and 27th, 2017.
From Farm to Fork and Back: Everything about Food
2018-11-30
Though often neglected, the urban food system is an essential part of the local implementation of the SDGs.
Case Study: Delivering Sustainable Sydney 2030 (Sydney, Australia)
2018-11-17
By WU Jie/Guangzhou Urban Planning and Design Survey Research InstituteSydney was a deserving city of the 3rd Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation in 2016. This study tour took place during September 10th and 12th, 2017.