Jan 10, 2026 · With 45% of the world's population already living in urban areas, here's how integrated smart cities can create a more sustainable and connected world.

Mar 11, 2024 · Multiple factors are needed for a smart and sustainable city, such as social cohesion, human capital and economic performance. The IESE ranking of the world’s most …

Dec 9, 2025 · Top stories: Urgent action needed on sinking cities; London tops the World's Best Cities list; Spain's high-speed train to accelerate link between cities.

Aug 19, 2025 · The 'sponge city' concept, pioneered by landscape architect Kongjian Yu, uses natural and engineered systems to absorb rainfall and prevent flooding. Cities like …

Nov 21, 2024 · The city is also extremely vulnerable to natural and climate-related disasters and consistently ranks among the most vulnerable places to climate change on the planet. Despite …

Dec 2, 2024 · Davos has been the focus of world attention every January for over 50 years. But what happens at the annual meeting of global leaders - and why does it matter?

Jul 22, 2025 · A new World Bank report notes that Indian cities hold tremendous potential as centers of economic growth with 70 percent of new jobs coming from cities by 2030. However, …

Jan 7, 2025 · Cities are at an inflection point. The scale of change needed to meet urgent challenges while retaining top talent and attracting capital in an increasingly mobile, discerning …

Jun 3, 2025 · What will it cost to build resilient, low-carbon cities? Explore key data and solutions from the World Bank’s Banking on Cities report.

Dec 21, 2022 · A new study has assessed the world's cities for public transport provision. The rankings are determined by infrastructure, social impact, market attractiveness, system …