Climate and Resilience , Governance
April 2, 2025

Strategies for Urban Greening for Climate Adaptation: Cultivating Sustainable Cities

Introduction As cities worldwide grapple with the impacts of climate change, urban greening has emerged as a critical strategy for climate adaptation and resilience. Urban greening involves integrating green infrastructure—such as parks, street trees, green roofs, and gardens—into urban landscapes to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change while enhancing ecological health and community well-being. […]

Climate and Resilience
April 2, 2025

Food Insecurity: A Global Crisis

Food insecurity, defined as the lack of regular access to enough safe and nutritious food, remains a pressing global issue. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly 690 million people were undernourished in 2019, with projections indicating that the COVID-19 pandemic could increase this figure dramatically (FAO, 2020). Food insecurity is often driven […]

News/Stories
March 20, 2025

World Happiness Report 2025: Key Insights on Global Well-Being

The World Happiness Report 2025, released on March 20, 2025, to mark the United Nations International Day of Happiness, offers a detailed look at global happiness levels and the factors driving them. Published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, in partnership with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and an […]

News/Stories
March 20, 2025

AI-Powered Maps Reveal Urban Green Space Gaps—and a Path to Equity

A cutting-edge AI tool unveiled in March 2025 is pulling back the curtain on a hidden urban divide: access to green spaces. Developed by researchers featured in ScienceDaily, this system maps city parks, trees, and gardens with pinpoint precision, exposing a tale of two cities within places like New York, Mumbai, and beyond. Affluent neighborhoods […]

News/Stories
March 20, 2025

Google’s AI Accelerator Bets Big on Climate Solutions for Cities

Google is throwing its tech muscle behind urban sustainability with the launch of its “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Nature and Climate” in March 2025. This global program is hunting for innovators who wield artificial intelligence to tackle pressing urban woes—think smarter flood defenses, energy-saving grids, or tools to protect shrinking city biodiversity. With […]

Health
March 15, 2025

Exploring Psychogeography: Its Impact on Cognitive Functioning

Psychogeography, a dynamic interdisciplinary field, explores the intricate relationship between geographical spaces and human psychology. As urban environments proliferate, the need to understand their impact on cognitive functioning becomes increasingly critical. This article aims to explore how the design and layout of urban landscapes influence mental processes, highlighting implications for urban design and mental well-being. […]

Photo Essay
March 14, 2025

It’s Snowing Here on the Moon

Brian Michael Barbeito is a Canadian photographer and poet whose work explores the intersection of nature, memory, and place. His latest project, It’s Snowing Here on the Moon, is a visual and written narrative that captures the search for a space to nature walk in the midst of a rapidly growing town. Through evocative imagery and […]

News/Stories
March 14, 2025

Patrick Geddes and the Shaping of Modern City Planning

Patrick Geddes (1854–1932), a pioneering urban planner and sociologist, profoundly influenced the way cities are conceptualized and designed. His contributions laid the groundwork for modern urban planning by emphasizing a holistic and ecological approach to urban development. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Geddes viewed cities as dynamic, living organisms, advocating for planning strategies that were […]