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Micro-Baguio: a 15 minute city

An urban planning concept where residents can access most of their daily needs—work, shopping, healthcare, education, and recreation—within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their home.

Applications Open for 7th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation

Cities and local governments worldwide are invited to submit their innovative urban governance solutions for the prestigious biennial award recognising excellence in sustainable urban development.

Colin MacFarlane wins 2025 Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award

Award-winning book challenges cities to confront the sanitation crisis as a fundamental issue of democracy, equity, and human rights.

Saebit Talk Talk

A citizen participation platform to increase participatory planning

SDG Progress Report 2025

Only 35% of 2030 sustainability goals on track, with 18% moving backwards

UNDRR Disaster Risk Encyclopedia

Educational resources to help professionals understand and manage global disaster risks

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Barcelona Activa, The Economic Development Agency of Barcelona City Council
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Barcelona Activa, The Economic Development Agency of Barcelona City Council

Barcelona Activa works with small businesses and start-ups to promote entrepreneurship and provide employment opportunities in the city.
Capacity Building Programme
Kolkata, India

Capacity Building Programme

The programme intended to transform the Municipal Corporation into a more effective organisation to improve municipal service delivery.
The Weyonje app
Kampala, Uganda

The Weyonje app

Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Phytotechnology Stations
Montréal, Canada

Phytotechnology Stations

Harnessing the power of plants to address environmental issues, demonstrate innovative technological solutions, and educate the public.
Cycle Superhighways
The Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Cycle Superhighways

Long, cohesive cycle routes linking urban areas and workplaces across municipal borders.
BibloRed
Bogotá, Colombia

BibloRed

The Public Libraries of Bogotá District Network

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Thomas Honeck
Berlin, Germany

Thomas Honeck

Individual | Urban Researcher / Human Geographer / Media Scientist
Montevideo, Uruguay

NELSON Fernandez

Individual | International Relations
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Fay Al Khalifa

Individual | Assistant Professor
Cardiff, United Kingdom

Nicol Nicol

Individual | Research associate
Rabat, Morocco

Anis Balafrej

Individual | Student at sciences Po Paris
Anna Iafisco
Brussels, Belgium

Anna Iafisco

Individual | Policy Officer