Urban Heat Adaptation in Action: Cool Cities for All
The article explores how cities are fighting extreme heat with inclusive design, smart innovation, and climate justice to build cooler, healthier urban futures for all
Daniel Fisher
From Risk to Resilience: Urban Heat Adaptation in Action
As extreme heat becomes an escalating urban threat, cities worldwide are pioneering bold adaptation strategies to protect public health, infrastructure, and economic vitality. From green canopies and reflective rooftops to reimagined public spaces, From Risk to Resilience showcases climate-smart planning are transforming heat-vulnerable cities into hubs of resilience.
World Environment Day 2025: A Call to Beat Plastic Pollution
On June 5th, the world observes World Environment Day, a global moment to reflect on the state of our planet and renew our commitment to sustainability. This year’s theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” comes with urgency — and a glimmer of…
Five Finalists Announced for Venice Sustainable Cities Challenge
The Toyota Mobility Foundation has revealed the five finalists of the Venice Sustainable Cities Challenge, a global competition aimed at promoting low- and zero-carbon transport in urban areas. Each selected team will receive $130,000 to pilot their solutions in Venice…
International Biodiversity Day 2025 Embraces Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Growth
As environmental challenges escalate globally, this year’s International Biodiversity Day spotlights the indispensable role of nature in building a sustainable future. Held annually on May 22, the observance reinforces the growing global consensus: there is no path to development without…
ESCC 2025 – Shaping the Future of Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Crisis Research
The 12th International Conference on Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Crisis (ESCC 2025) will take place in the historic city of Rhodes, Greece, from August 25 to 29, 2025. Hosted by leading academic and research institutions—including the University of Florida, University…
Smart and Sustainable Urban Mobility: Strategies and Trends to 2035
Explore the future of smart and sustainable urban mobility—key trends, digital innovation, and strategies shaping cities through 2035.
AI’s Growing Footprint: New IEA Report Reveals How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Global Energy Landscape
A groundbreaking new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) sheds light on one of the most urgent — and often overlooked — challenges in the global energy transition: the rapid rise of electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI).…
Smart Cities Miami 2025: Shaping Inclusive and Tech-Driven Urban Futures
The University of Miami’s School of Architecture, in collaboration with the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing, held its ninth annual Smart Cities Miami conference on April 3–4. The event gathered prominent academics, urban planners, and policymakers to explore…
E.ON Launches CCS Project in Denmark to Capture 400,000 Tons of CO2 Annually
E.ON and ARC, an intermunicipal waste company, have partnered to launch the CopenCapture project in Copenhagen. The initiative aims to capture and store 400,000 tons of CO2 every year from the CopenHill waste-to-energy plant, transforming it into a global leader…