Megatrends that are influencing the future of the Asia-Pacific region, such as urbanization, economic and trade integration, rising incomes and changing patterns of production and consumption, must

This working paper explores the current development pattern of Senegal from geographical and economic perspectives, and its impact on climate vulnerability.

Sustainable urbanization is known to be a vehicle for national economic and social transformation.

As the world’s urban population continues to grow, health inequities - especially between the richest and poorest urban populations - are a persistent challenge according to this new report by WHO and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).

This report seeks to describe the landscape of opportunities for the private sector and other relevant stakeholders, with insights pertaining to the Paris Agreement, commitments made by countries to decarbonise economies, India’s approach to tackle climate change and a look into the future market.

Almost half of the global population could suffer severe water stress by 2030 if current levels of water consumption and pollution are not immediately addressed.

The global urban population is expected to grow by 63 percent between 2014 and 2050 – compared to an overall global population growth of 32 percent during the same period.

GrEEEn Solutions for Livable Cities is a result of a 2-year innovative, exploratory, and reflective study of cities as unique urban spaces that support life, work, and play. It responds to major issues that affect the quality of ­life of urban residents.

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Diversion of Forest Land, 15/03/2016. Forest land in urban areas are diverted for development works for providing essential services such as Schools, Drinking water supply, Dispensaries & Hospitals etc. During the last three years and current year, the Central Government has received 81 proposals of development projects in urban areas including from Odisha. 64 proposals were accorded approval and 17 proposals are pending.

The Capital lags behind other Indian cities when it comes to urban planning, infrastructure, transparency and leadership in municipal governance, a report released here on Monday said.

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