Urban

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News

Affordable Urban Housing for Achieving the SDGs

A new UNU-IAS policy brief calls attention to the profound impact of affordable housing on the attainment of the SDGs.

22 Dec 2021

News

Strategies to Improve Community Acceptance of Sustainable, Affordable Housing

A new policy brief recommends strengthening community support for technology and sustainable design in affordable housing projects.

14 Dec 2021

Event

Climate Academy Webinar Series: Nature-based Solutions and Urban Vulnerability

A series of online events focused on reducing vulnerability to climate change in urban areas through nature-based solutions.

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News

Asia-Pacific Mayors’ Academy Highlights Sustainable Urban Development During Opening Session

The opening session of the Asia-Pacific Mayors’ Academy 2020-2021 was held on 24 November 2020.

01 Dec 2020

News

Links Between Environment and Health in India

A paper by UNU-IAS expert Christopher Doll explores linkages between climate mitigation and health impacts in two Indian cities.

19 Dec 2016

Project

Defining the Resilient City

The application of resilience for urban environments in contexts of fragility.

01 Dec 2016

Project

Conceptualizing City Fragility and Resilience

A preliminary analytical framework that re-conceptualizes fragility and resilience at the city level.

01 Oct 2016