Category: <span>Environment & Sustainability</span>

Ecology for Health offers a science-based framework for designing urban environments that nurture both biodiversity and human well-being. Developed by the San Francisco Estuary Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the guide integrates ecological science, public health, and urban design to provide practical strategies for planning and managing greener, healthier cities. It...

Managing Public Parks During Covid-19 is a comprehensive guidance document developed collaboratively by leading UK park and heritage organizations to support local authorities in navigating the challenges of maintaining public parks during the pandemic. The report presents a detailed framework linking the reopening of parks to the UK Government’s Covid-19 alert levels, offering practical strategies...

Public Space: The Critical Connection in a Sometimes Lonely City is a reflective exploration of how urban environments shape human connection, belonging, and mental well-being.

City Stories: Equitable Job Access for a Green and Just Recovery by C40 Cities explores how urban leaders worldwide are ensuring that the transition toward a low-carbon future is also fair, inclusive, and opportunity-driven.

Adapting to Climate Change by Plante & Cité explores how cities can harness the power of nature to build resilience against rising temperatures, urban heat islands, and extreme weather events.

Public Health England shows how quality greenspaces boost health, cut inequalities, build resilience, and foster social cohesion in communities.

Westminster showcases a collaborative model where authorities, communities, and stakeholders unite to protect biodiversity and keep green spaces accessible.

ICLEI Canada’s Equitable Climate Adaptation guides local governments to embed equity in climate planning, protecting vulnerable communities from risks.

Active Parks, Healthy Cities shows how accessible, inclusive parks boost health, reduce stress, build community, and strengthen urban resilience.

Urban areas face rising climate risks. The Future We Don’t Want warns that by 2050, heat, water scarcity, food insecurity, and sea level rise may affect billions.