Publications
SmartWaterTwin Project: Circular Economy for Urban Wastewater
Water scarcity and outdated wastewater systems threaten cities and industries across the Western Balkans. The SmartWaterTwin project aims to transform wastewater from a burden into a valuable resource. By applying circular economy principles, the project enables energy, nutrient, and water recovery. It provides tools, training, and a digital HUB to guide municipalities and industries toward sustainable water management. This approach strengthens local capacity while aligning with EU and climate goals.
Read MoreSmartWaterTwin Project: Circular Economy for Urban WastewaterBiodesign in the Balkans: Unlocking the Potential of a Regenerative Bioeconomy
Can biodesign in the Balkans turn waste into value? Explore the region’s resources and its role in building a regenerative, green future.
Read MoreBiodesign in the Balkans: Unlocking the Potential of a Regenerative BioeconomyAbove the Heat: Why Cities Need White Roofs Now
As global temperatures rise, cities need affordable ways to stay cool—white roofs offer one. Reflective coatings can lower indoor temperatures by up to 6 °C and reduce urban heat by 2 °C. Case studies from London to Delhi slums show clear benefits in comfort, energy savings, and emissions. These coatings are low-cost, easy to apply, and often community-led. Despite some trade-offs, white roofs are a powerful tool for cooler, healthier cities.
Read MoreAbove the Heat: Why Cities Need White Roofs NowFuture-Proofing the Region: Insights from Bloomberg Adria Serbia
Bloomberg Adria Serbia: Sustainable Strategies brought together leaders from business, finance, and government to explore practical pathways to climate action. From green finance and energy-efficient AI to ESG-driven urban mobility, the event showed that sustainability is now a strategic, not symbolic, priority.
Author: Semyon Gudkov, Sustainability Analyst and Founder of the NGO Pulse Urban Alliance
Read MoreFuture-Proofing the Region: Insights from Bloomberg Adria SerbiaUrban 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
Read MoreUrban Heat Adaptation in Action: Cool Cities for AllSoil in Crisis: The Environmental Aftermath of Coal Mining
A Global UN Study Reveals the Hidden Costs of Coal Extraction Coal mining has long been a cornerstone of industrialization, powering economies for centuries. It has been – and in some regions remains – an essential source of energy. But…
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.
Read MoreFrom Risk to Resilience: Urban Heat Adaptation in ActionFrom Talk to Action: Vassilis Kafiris on the Future of ESG in Greece
An interview with Vassilis Kafiris, Executive Conference Producer at Boussias and one of the driving forces behind the 5th Athens ESG Forum
Read MoreFrom Talk to Action: Vassilis Kafiris on the Future of ESG in GreeceAge-Friendly City for the Silver Generation
As cities confront rapid population aging, age-friendly urban planning is emerging as both a social necessity and a strategic growth opportunity. This paper explores how aligning urban design, housing, and local economies with the needs of older adults can drive…
Beyond the Stage of the ITS European Congress 2025: Technologies in Motion, Ideas in Action
From self-driving shuttles to lidar at intersections, the ITS European Congress 2025 brought smart mobility into the spotlight — with clarity, ambition, and real traction. Earlier, we have summarised the key themes and insights from the ITS European Congress 2025…