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Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana: Why City Change-Makers Need Action, Not Just Ideas

Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana
Urban transformation requires more than ambitious strategies, it demands communities of practitioners willing to test ideas, share failures, and act. In this interview, Gerald Babel-Sutter explains how Urban Future 2026 in Ljubljana aims to empower city leaders to turn knowledge into real change.
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Europe Sustainable Development Report 2026: Progress, Gaps and the Regional Divide

a European city
The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2026 provides a new snapshot of how European countries are progressing toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. While Northern Europe continues to lead the SDG Index, significant regional gaps remain, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans. This brief review highlights the report’s key findings and explores what they mean for the European sustainability transition and the growing role of cities in implementing it.
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Master’s Programme in Sustainable Development – Utrecht University

The Sustainable Development Master’s Programme at Utrecht University is designed for students who want to work on real solutions to today’s environmental and social challenges. The two-year programme brings together perspectives from environmental sciences, governance, and social sciences, helping students…

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Energy Week Black Sea 2026: Infrastructure, Investment and Regional Coordination

Energy Week Black Sea
Energy Week Black Sea 2026 in Bucharest gathered regional policymakers, investors and industry leaders to discuss the next phase of the Black Sea energy transition. The conference focused on grid modernization, cross-border interconnections, renewables and the growing impact of digital infrastructure on electricity demand, while structured B2B meetings enabled concrete partnerships and investment dialogue.
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Smart City Asia 2026: Interview with Nina Nguyen on Vietnam’s Smart City Vision

Nina Nguyen, Project Manager of Smart City Asia

As Vietnam strengthens its position in Southeast Asia’s urban transformation, Smart City Asia 2026 continues to grow as a leading regional platform connecting governments, enterprises, and technology providers. We spoke with Ms. Nina Nguyen, Project Manager of Smart City Asia,…

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Intelligent Transportation Systems in 2025: China’s Year of Acceleration and Global Signals for Smart Mobility

speed roads as a part of intelligent transportation systems
The 2025 ITS landscape was dominated by AI large models, embodied robots, and drones in China, alongside global advances in LiDAR and V2X. Key themes included the push for vehicle-road-cloud integration, a booming low-altitude economy, and an industry-wide focus on practical digital transformation.
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