Jan 10, 2026 · With 45% of the world's population already living in urban areas, here's how integrated smart cities can create a more sustainable and connected world.

Mar 11, 2024 · Multiple factors are needed for a smart and sustainable city, such as social cohesion, human capital and economic performance. The IESE ranking of the world’s most sustainable and …

Dec 9, 2025 · Top stories: Urgent action needed on sinking cities; London tops the World's Best Cities list; Spain's high-speed train to accelerate link between cities.

Aug 19, 2025 · The 'sponge city' concept, pioneered by landscape architect Kongjian Yu, uses natural and engineered systems to absorb rainfall and prevent flooding. Cities like Copenhagen are actively …

Nov 21, 2024 · The city is also extremely vulnerable to natural and climate-related disasters and consistently ranks among the most vulnerable places to climate change on the planet. Despite being …

Dec 2, 2024 · Davos has been the focus of world attention every January for over 50 years. But what happens at the annual meeting of global leaders - and why does it matter?

Jul 22, 2025 · A new World Bank report notes that Indian cities hold tremendous potential as centers of economic growth with 70 percent of new jobs coming from cities by 2030. However, timely action is …

Jan 7, 2025 · Cities are at an inflection point. The scale of change needed to meet urgent challenges while retaining top talent and attracting capital in an increasingly mobile, discerning and price …

Jun 3, 2025 · What will it cost to build resilient, low-carbon cities? Explore key data and solutions from the World Bank’s Banking on Cities report.

Dec 21, 2022 · A new study has assessed the world's cities for public transport provision. The rankings are determined by infrastructure, social impact, market attractiveness, system efficiency and network …