Better Cities Nov 2025
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Last updated 28 November 2025
Better Cities | Nov 2025
Global Conversations, Shaping Future Cities
World Cities Summit 2026 – Get your Conference Delegate Pass now! (at an Early Bird Price)
The 10th edition of the World Cities Summit takes place in Singapore from 14 – 16 June 2026. Join government leaders and industry experts to:
Accelerate sustainable and innovative urban solutions
Collaborate across borders and sectors
Transform cities for future generations through bold leadership and partnership
ACT Now to transform cities with bold leadership and shape a more liveable future for all.
Get your Conference Delegate Pass at an Early Bird price here.
WCS Science of Cities Symposium – Call for Abstracts
How can cities intelligently respond to tomorrow’s challenges?
Next year’s Science of Cities Symposium, held during WCS, is themed “Responsive Cities”.
We invite researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute research and solutions advancing urban innovation where technology meets humanity. Share research that translates urban science theories into actionable policy and practice - submit your 300-word abstract by 16 January 2026.
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Global Conversations on Cities – CLC in Brazil
CLC shared perspectives on urban governance and regenerative city design at three global events from 1 – 14 November 2025 in Brazil, including the C40 World Mayors Summit and the Climate Action Innovation Zone 2025. CLC also curated Cities Day for the Singapore Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30).
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Key Takeaways from the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum
CLC shared on cross-domain approaches to sustainable mobility and liveability at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum at Expo City Dubai, where mayors, policymakers, and urban practitioners convened to exchange ideas on sustainable and inclusive urban futures.
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Loveable Downtown Districts – Conversations at the ULI Fall Meeting
CLC took part in the ULI Fall Meeting in San Francisco from 4 - 6 November 2025 to share about our research and learn from other industry leaders in attendance.
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Urban Solutions #26 | Enhancing Collaborative Ecosystems for Urban Projects in Australia
Former Lord Mayor of Melbourne and current Chief Executive of Create Advisory group, Sally Capp AO opines that to deliver urgent projects and programmes, one must leverage the diverse strengths of the ecosystem and recognise the contributions of all involved.
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Urban Solutions #26 | Experimentation as an Asset for the Transformation of Territories: Medellín
Medellín, Colombia’s second-largest city, has undergone a remarkable urban transformation. Fuelled by visionary leadership, bold decision-making, and a strong commitment to inclusive growth, Medellín has evolved from a city historically marked by deep social and economic challenges into a leader in science, technology, and innovation and a model for cities striving for sustainable urban renewal.
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Urban Solutions #26 | The Future of Chemistry is Here: Antwerp
Chemistry is at a crossroads: innovate or pollute. In Antwerp, Belgium, home to the largest integrated chemical cluster in Europe and the second-largest chemical cluster in the world, groundbreaking solutions are being developed, tested, and implemented to drive a green transformation.
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