Sustainability Archives

FEATURED

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. […]

Writer & Analyst

Asesh Sarkar

47 POSTS

...

FEATURED

Videos

April 2, 2025

ESG VS Sustainability | Decoding the similarities and differences

Writer & Analyst

Asesh Sarkar

47 POSTS

...

FEATURED

Videos

March 23, 2025

EU Omnibus Proposal: Sustainability or Greenwashing

Writer & Analyst

Asesh Sarkar

47 POSTS

...

FEATURED

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 […]

Writer & Analyst

Asesh Sarkar

47 POSTS

...

FEATURED

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 […]

Writer & Analyst

Asesh Sarkar

47 POSTS

...

FEATURED

by Lafayette (Lafayette Ltd), half-plate nitrate negative, 30 December 1931

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 […]

Writer & Analyst

Asesh Sarkar

47 POSTS

...

FEATURED

Climate and Resilience , News/Stories

March 8, 2025

Nurturing a Sustainable Future: The Role of Environmental Consciousness and Education

In the quest for a sustainable planet, the integration of environmental consciousness with informed education and communication strategies is important. Human behaviour towards the environment must undergo a transformative shift, rooted in awareness and understanding of ecological systems. This article explores how promoting environmental consciousness through education and communication can guide human behaviour towards sustainability. […]

Writer & Analyst