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Urban Heat and Green Infrastructure: Lessons from Belgrade’s Record Summer

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As summer approaches and the risk of extreme heat increases, it is worth recalling what happened last year. The summer of 2024 placed Belgrade among the cities experiencing record-breaking heat waves, with temperatures soaring above 40°C during several consecutive days,…

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

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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.
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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…

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Sustainable Transport Solutions: Transforming Cities for a Greener Future

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Are our cities ready for a transport revolution? Traffic, pollution, and outdated transit systems are holding our cities back. But what if there was a better way? Smart mobility, car-free zones, and bold public transit investments are already transforming places like Utrecht and Bogota. How can we rethink urban transport for a cleaner, greener future? Find out in our latest article
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Happiness Index: Measuring Well-Being in a Changing World

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March 20 marks the International Day of Happiness. Can happiness be measured? As GDP loses its grip as the gold standard of progress, global indices reveal surprising trends—Nordic nations thrive, youth in North America struggle, and sustainable cities reshape well-being. But do these rankings truly reflect happiness, or is the picture more complex? Dive into the debate about international happiness index and discover what really shapes a fulfilling life.
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