UN-Habitat: Cities Hold the Key to Ending Poverty
UN-Habitat head Anacláudia Rossbach spotlights the Chinese mainland’s poverty lift and urges cities to weave housing, education, and healthcare into urban design for lasting impact.
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Inside Shanghai’s 15-Minute City: Lessons for Sustainable Urban Renewal
UN-Habitat’s Anacláudia Rossbach spotlights Shanghai’s 15-minute life circle and riverside revival as a blueprint for sustainable urban renewal.
Putting People First: The Path to Inclusive, Sustainable Cities
With just five years left to meet SDG targets, a people-centered urban approach shows how inclusive, sustainable cities can improve lives through housing, services and green tech.
Global Mayors Convene in Shanghai for 2025 Cooperation Forum
Mayors from 26 cities across 22 countries met in Shanghai for the 2025 Cooperation Forum to explore partnerships in urban governance, education, culture and sustainable development.
Bishan’s Breathing Sponge City: Green Tech Rewrites Urban Drainage
Bishan District in Chongqing on the Chinese mainland transforms into a sponge city with permeable bricks, rain gardens and green roofs to curb flooding and cool its streets.
China’s Urban Renewal Boosts 120 Million Lives Since 2019
Since 2019, China’s urban renewal projects have renovated 280,000 communities, benefiting 120 million people and transforming cities into more livable and resilient spaces.
Beijing’s Green Transformation: Discovering Peaceful Urban Retreats
Explore how Beijing is integrating peaceful green spaces into its bustling urban landscape, enhancing sustainability and quality of life for its residents.
Oxford Street to Go Pedestrian: Revamping London’s Iconic Shopping Hub
London’s Oxford Street is set to become pedestrian-only, aiming to enhance the shopping experience and attract more visitors amid the rise of online shopping.
A Decade of the Belt and Road: Building Sustainable Cities for the Future
Celebrating a decade of the Belt and Road Initiative, explore how participating cities are embracing green transitions and fiscal sustainability to build a resilient future.
Fuzhou’s Green Legacy: How the Banyan Tree Shaped a City
Discover how Fuzhou earned the nickname ‘The City of the Banyan Tree’ through historic green initiatives that have shaped its identity.
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