Istanbul Floods Highlight Growing Risks From Extreme Rainfall and Urban Development
Severe flooding in Istanbul has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of major cities to intense rainfall, inadequate drainage and rapid...
Urban Planning
Satellite-Derived Building Data Is Transforming Infrastructure Planning
Geospatial technology is changing the way governments and development organizations understand communities, plan infrastructure and respond to risks, with detailed...
Beating Extreme Heat: How UNEP’s 50@50 Initiative Is Helping Cities Build a Safer and More Climate-Resilient Future
Extreme heat has emerged as one of the most serious environmental and public health challenges of the 21st century. Rising...
Australia Expands Social and Affordable Housing to Improve Access for Families
Access to safe, affordable housing has become one of Australia's most pressing social and economic challenges. Rising property prices, increasing...
Cooling the Planet Without Heating It: UNEP’s Call for Sustainable Solutions
As global temperatures continue to soar, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has sounded a pressing alarm over the rapid...
