Elena Meleshkina

Elena Meleshkina

Everyday Urbanism and the Human Side of Digital Cities: Interview with Dr. Oksana Zaporozhets

Oksana Zaporozets
This video interview with Dr. Oksana Zaporozhets explores how digitalization, everyday practices, and informal urban life shape contemporary cities. Drawing on her international research, she reflects on micro-urbanism, citizen-led digital infrastructures, and the human dimensions of belonging that influence more resilient and humane urban futures.

Smart City Expo World Congress 2025: Cities Take the Lead in Shaping a Human-Centered Urban Future

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Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona gathered 27,000+ participants from 143 countries to explore AI-driven urban innovation, sustainable mobility, digital transformation, and people-centered city solutions. Discover key insights, global collaborations, award-winning smart city projects, and the vision shaping the future of sustainable urban development.

Building a Balkan Regional Platform for the SDGs : Interview with Kosta Živanović

Kosta Zivanovic
How can the Western Balkans deliver the SDGs amid war, heat, and rapid technological change? In this interview, SDF President Kosta Živanović details th e Forum’s 2025 agenda—competitiveness in turbulent times, the energy paradox, near-shoring and resilient supply chains, and scaling AI and clean tech. He explains why Belgrade can act as a regional hub and how SDF connects local actors to global standards to turn goals into practical action on energy, food systems, and governance.

Balkan Green Cities: Greening the Urban Fabric and Why It Matters

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Across eight Balkan green cities, we compare total green infrastructure and accessible urban green using EEA metrics and municipal datasets. The piece traces how geography and planning traditions shape outcomes, then spotlights flagship projects—from Athens’ Ellinikon to Belgrade’s Linear Park and Tirana’s Orbital Forest. We conclude with tiered, finance-aware recommendations that help city leaders turn green on paper into green on foot.

Wildfires Surge as Climate Heats Up, Says New Study

If there’s one image that captures the brutal reality of global warming, it’s wildfire: scorching heat, ash-filled skies, charred forests. But behind the dramatic scenes lies a growing and measurable climate risk. A new study published in Nature Communications reveals…

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