Cities around the world experienced 5 percent increase in expenditures and 10 percent decrease in revenues during 2020, on average. Read the latest World Bank blog on the case of Pereira, Colombia…

When nature-based solutions (NBS) are integrated into traditional infrastructure projects, they can help service providers deliver more cost-effective and resilient services. New financing…

Research shows that although investment in roads contributes to growth in income, the benefits are uneven across locations.

Seven steps towards climate neutrality by 2030, by the World Bank.

A new World Bank study finds that collaboration across borders could slash the cost of tackling air pollution, while delivering better results

in India, it is crucial to ensure that urban mobility systems and public spaces are designed to be safe, inclusive and gender-responsive. This is an essential element for achieving a new, self-…

The average annual air temperature in a city with a million and a half or more people can be between 1 °C and 3 °C higher during the day compared to its surrounding area, while at night that…

Chinese cities host most than 900 million people. How can Chinese cities play a central role in the fight against climate change?

With around 55% of the country’s population, Serbian cities are well-positioned to deliver benefits from productivity growth to the nation. Improving urban development can unlock their potential…

2022 draws to a close: another turbulent year, as a dire climate emergency, protracted war and a lingering pandemic collide with fuel and food crises, impending recession, heightened poverty and…