The Western Balkans is stepping onto the energy stage with new auctions, ambitious targets, and a push to integrate into Europe’s power market. In this interview, Inessa Shahnazarova, Founder and Executive Director of Invest In Network, shares why 2025 feels like a turning point for the region. From grid modernization to fresh opportunities for investors, she explains what makes this year’s Energy Week is so important.
Read MoreEnergy Week 2025 and Beyond: An Interview with Inessa Shahnazarova on Opportunities in the Western Balkans
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) could either deepen car dependency or support sustainable, liveable cities. This article contrasts two scenarios: private AVs driving congestion versus shared AVs integrated with transit. Drawing on examples from Singapore, Phoenix, and Stockholm, it highlights key tools — transport hierarchy and road pricing — to guide cities toward greener, fairer futures.
Read MoreSteering Autonomous Vehicles and Sustainable Cities Toward a Liveable Future
As sustainability becomes a powerful marketing tool, more brands are making environmental claims that don’t always hold up to scrutiny. This article explores how to spot greenwashing in everyday products and advertising — helping consumers make informed, responsible choices in a market flooded with misleading “green” labels
Read MoreHow to Spot Greenwashing: When Sustainability Is Just a Sales Strategy
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 Bioeconomy
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 Now
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 All
What did Europe’s biggest smart mobility event reveal? This deep dive into the ITS European Congress 2025 in Seville unpacks key trends, tech, and takeaways shaping the future of sustainable urban transport
Read MoreWhat the ITS European Congress 2025 Revealed about Tomorrow’s Mobility
Behind every city ranking lies a world of choices. This second part of our series on the Best Urban Sustainability Indices uncovers the hidden assumptions, trade-offs, and blind spots in how sustainability is measured—and why it matters.
Read MoreBest Urban Sustainability Indices (Part II): Inside the Methods and Trade-offs
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.
Read MoreBest Urban Sustainability Indices (Part I): How Top Cities Are Ranked and Why It Matters
Explore the future of smart and sustainable urban mobility—key trends, digital innovation, and strategies shaping cities through 2035.
Read MoreSmart and Sustainable Urban Mobility: Strategies and Trends to 2035