As cities continue to grow and become more complex, there is a need for innovative solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency.

Social media is everywhere, and its potential to benefit cities cannot be ignored. With the ever-increasing popularity of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, cities can leverage these platforms to showcase their unique features, landmarks, attractions, and local stories. 

Although we welcome growth and expansion, did you know that concrete is not very environmentally friendly?

Futuristic concepts once only seen in movies are finally catching up with us, as electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity in the move to a more sustainable future.

You know it, I know it, and around 74% of adults around the world know it: climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time.

If you’ve opened any social media platform over the last few weeks, you would likely have heard the term “ChatGPT”.

Nestled in the snowy town of Davos, Switzerland, thousands of leaders from across the world gathered for the World Economic Forum (WEF) this January, under the banner  “Cooperation Under A Fragmented World”.

The EU must address its economic woes on the continent, as 93% of Europeans are reported to be worried about the rising cost of living.

In a move that follows a decade of talk among EU lawmakers, maritime transport is now included within the EU’s emissions trading scheme.

As many of us settled down for the holidays, the EU joined 195 countries in what the EU is calling the ‘historic’ Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

With the fight against climate change at its core, many European (and beyond!) cities are geared towards embracing green spaces, sustainability and renewable energy.

Claimed by the European Commission as the world’s most advanced safety framework for drones to operate in a country, the new European Drone Strategy 2.0 was recently announced, and it promises to allow drone-related innovations on the continent to take flight.

In times of crisis, local communities need strong and responsible leaders who choose lasting solutions.

A supercomputer, ranked the fourth most powerful in the Top 500 list, is in European ownership. But what does this mean for the continent?

Agreements on how to address global warming – and reiteration of the 2015 Paris climate agreement to keep global warming from rising over 1.5 degrees Celsius – were made during COP27 last week.

This week, the WAITRO Summit is in full swing in South Africa, where researchers, innovators, stakeholders, investors and funders will meet to discuss green-focused developments with a global  impact.

Better Block Foundation is a non-profit organisation that enables communities to improve their neighbourhoods through art, crafts and DIY projects; not to mention room for upcycling.

Textiles and fabrics are part of our everyday lives. What we need to take a close look at, however, is the impact of this textile use.

According to the European Federation of Furniture Manufacturers, furniture waste in the EU accounts for more than 4% of the total municipal solid waste stream.

Community urban gardens provide an opportunity for constructive activities, community contributions, relationship building and interpersonal skill development. Plus they make a huge contribution towards city resilience.