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Trees in the City – Plaudits for Sustainable Urban Forestry Trailblazers

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Arbor Day Foundation announced the first cities to be recognized under the Tree Cities of the World programme, designed to help...

A New Study Reveals that Urban Green Spaces May Be an Antidote to Depression

A recent study shows that symptoms of depression can be reduced for people who have access to green spaces. Researchers in Philadelphia transformed vacant lots in the city into green spaces and...

How Helsinki Arrived at the Future of Urban Travel First?

Harri Nieminen decided it was time to replace his car with an app. He had owned a car in Helsinki for the past nine years but recently found he’d lost the patience for...

Urban Farming Key in Fight Against Hunger and Climate Change

The urban farms sprouting up and across cities around the world aren't just feeding mouths—they are "critical to survival" and a "necessary adaptation" for developing regions and a changing climate, according to...

Sofia City Urban Challenge 2017

Sofia city is looking for excellent start-ups that can offer solutions for clean air. Apply until the 15th of September 2017 HERE and get a chance to participate in the Urban Challenges pitch...

Sustainable Solar Housing with Urban Farming to Take Root in Eindhoven

A sustainable green design is taking root in the Dutch city of Eindhoven. The city just selected MVRDV and SDK Vastgoed (VolkerWessels) as the winners for the redevelopment competition of the inner...

Brazilian Urban Farming Project Could Reduce Carbon Emissions by 20 Percent

A controversial elevated highway in one of the largest urban centers in the world, São Paulo, Brazil, may be undergoing an urban agricultural renewal in the near future. The Minhocão, a 3.5 km...

Urbanization: The Historical Cause of Low Oxygen Conditions in European Lakes

A new study shows that hypoxia, i.e. low oxygen conditions, in European lakes started in 1850, becoming more widespread after 1900, long before the use of chemical fertilizers and climate change. A...

Draft of the New Urban Agenda

The first zero draft of the New Urban Agenda—which was prepared on the basis of inputs from broad regional and thematic consultations, as well as the policy recommendations elaborated by the policy...

The EU Urban Agenda Toolbox

Over 70% of Europeans live in urban areas, and 55% of public investment is made by regional or local governments. The European Investment Bank works on a range of Urban Agenda-related initiatives...

Smart Energy Innovation From the Turbine Tech Team

Technological innovation can significantly enhance the efficiency and accessibility of renewable energy sources, making them more competitive with traditional energy systems. Developing new solutions enables greater integration of renewables into existing energy...

Technological Breakthrough In the Fight Against Wildfires

Until recently, wildfires were considered seasonal, mostly local phenomena, but over time, they have become a global crisis rapidly spreading under the influence of various changes. In recent decades, especially over the...

How to Get More Electric Vehicles on Serbian Roads

In 2024, Serbia achieved its best result in new car sales over the past five years, surpassing even the pre-pandemic period. Nevertheless, according to data from the Serbian Association of Vehicle and...

Low Development of E-Mobility in Bosnia and Herzegovina

While European countries have long since embarked on the development of e-mobility, Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to lag behind the Western region in this process. Nevertheless, despite slower progress, certain advancements are...

More Efficient Subsidies – The Path to Mass Transport Electrification

The use of electric vehicles (EVs) provides a double benefit—it protects the environment by emitting no harmful gases and allows savings for vehicle owners. A paradigm shift in mobility through education, innovative...

Volvo Trucks – The Market Leader in Electric Trucks in Europe and North America

Volvo Trucks is the leader in the heavy-duty electric truck segment (16 tons and above) in Europe for the fifth consecutive year. At the end of 2024, the company held a market...

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