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Better Cities Dec 2024
Better Cities, a monthly e-newsletter, updates friends and partners about the Centre’s work. The newsletter reaches an international audience of readers from government, media, academia, private sector and non-governmental organisations.
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Better Cities | Dec 2024
Singapore on the Global Agenda for Urbanisation
Strengthening Partnerships for Climate Action and Liveable Cities – Cities Day at COP29 Singapore Pavilion
CLC curated the Cities Thematic Day at COP 29 in November, under the umbrella of the Singapore Pavilion. Cities Day convened stakeholders from across sectors and cities in discussion of key topics to strengthen multilevel climate action and build liveable cities of the future.
5 min read
Addressing the Challenges of Sustainable Urban Development – World Urban Forum 2024
CLC contributed to the global conversation on the challenges of rapid urbanisation by sharing Singapore’s experiences and solutions, in accordance to WUF 2024’s theme “It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities”.
4 min read
A Science of Cities approach to building best cities – Cityscape Global 2024
CLC’s research director Dr Hee Limin spoke about “How to Build the Best City on Earth” at the Cityscape Global 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Themed “The Future of Living”, Cityscape Global 2024 drew 172,000 attendees gathered over 4 days in November.
4 min read
Fostering Urban Innovation: Insights from Kuching North’s Community Transformation
Kuching North’s groundbreaking initiatives, from community farming to participatory design, are excellent examples of urban innovation and inclusivity. Impactful collaborations and valuable lessons are also highlighted in the city’s journey toward a sustainable future.
5 min read
Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on “Enabling Future Liveable Towns and Districts”
Representatives from Seoul, Barcelona and Singapore convened in a Roundtable to discuss how cities can create more liveable urban towns and districts that are self-sufficient, well-connected and resilient, with the use of smart technologies, tools and approaches.
7 min read
Urban Solutions #24 | Navigating the Future of Port Cities
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA) Chief Knowledge Officer and Dean of the MPA Academy, Tan Suan Jow, delves into the details of how the world’s port cities continue to innovate to ensure adaptability, sustainability and climate resilience.
7 min read