Publications

Conferences And Exhibitions, Interviews, Sustainable Urbanization

Shaping Tomorrow’s Mobility Today: Interview with Joost Vantomme on the Future of Smart Transport

As the 2025 ITS Congress approaches, we conducted an interview with Joost Vantomme, CEO of ERTICO – ITS Europe, to explore what makes this year’s gathering in Seville a milestone for intelligent mobility. With over three decades of experience at…

Elena Meleshkina
May 14, 2025

Sustainable Development, Sustainable Urbanization

Best Urban Sustainability Indices (Part I): How Top Cities Are Ranked and Why It Matters

Urban sustainability rankings shape how cities are seen—and how they act. But are these indices truly capturing what matters most? In this first part of our deep dive, we explore the best urban sustainability indices and the surprising assumptions behind their scores.

Elena Meleshkina
May 12, 2025

Interviews, Sustainable Balkans, Sustainable Business

Exploring ESG, Circular Economy and Green Workshop with Olga Gavrić

Interview by Elena Meleshkina Today, our guest is Olga Gavrić, assistant professor at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture. With a strong academic background in sustainability and practical experience in applying circular economy principles, she brings a unique perspective…

Elena Meleshkina
May 8, 2025

Quality Lifestyle, Sustainable Development

City for Everyone: Advancing Gender Inclusive Urban Mobility

Gender Inclusive Urban Mobility is essential for both effective city planning and business innovation. Women experience urban spaces differently because of caregiving demands, safety concerns, and mobility barriers. Failing to address these needs limits economic potential and social impact. For…

Natalia Zhidkova
May 6, 2025

Sustainable Business, Sustainable Urbanization

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.

Daniel Fisher
April 30, 2025

Sustainable Business, Sustainable Urbanization

Urban Intelligence for Business: Unlock New Growth Through Smart City Data

Ready to outsmart the competition with urban intelligence for business? Smart cities are rewriting the rules — and businesses that tap into real-time urban data are leading the charge. Find out how to turn city insights into your next big advantage.

Elena Meleshkina
April 28, 2025

Quality Lifestyle, Sustainable Urbanization

Building a Car-Free City: The Paris Way to Sustainable Urban Living

Once known for its congested boulevards and smog-choked skies, Paris has spent the last ten years reinventing itself into a model Car-Free City and a leader in sustainable urban living. Through bold political will, strategic planning, and citizen-driven innovation, the…

Natalia Zhidkova
April 24, 2025

Sustainable Balkans, Sustainable Urbanization

Sustainable Housing, Resilient Cities: What Global Urban Policy Report Reveals

The Global State of National Urban Policy 2024 report, jointly published by UN-Habitat and the OECD, provides a comprehensive overview of how countries use National Urban Policies (NUPs) to shape inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities. The 2024 edition analyzes developments…

Natalia Zhidkova
April 21, 2025

Conferences And Exhibitions, Sustainable Balkans

Eco Forum 2025: Western Balkans Unite for a Greener Future

Discover highlights from Eco Forum 2025 in Herceg Novi, where leaders and innovators united to take real steps toward a greener, more sustainable Western Balkans

Goran Petrović
April 16, 2025

Sustainable Urbanization

Best Smart City Policies for Urban Sustainability: Context, Practice, and Innovation

visualization of a smart city policy, designed by Freepik

What makes a city smart – and sustainable? It’s not tech for tech’s sake. It’s context, people, and bold policy choices. Smart cities aren’t copied. They’re created. This quick dive explores the best smart city policies for urban sustainability – with real-world examples, lessons learned, and ideas worth borrowing.

Elena Meleshkina
April 14, 2025