Better Cities Jan 2026
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Last updated 30 January 2026
Better Cities | Jan 2026
Liveable and Sustainable Cities: ACT Now!
Image Source: Urban Redevelopment Authority
World Cities Summit (WCS) 2026
Latest updates on WCS website:
Check out our growing list of city leaders and experts who will be joining us
Shortlist plenaries and sessions of interest
Learn about our WCS-associated events and much more!
Get your Conference Delegate Pass at an Early Bird price before our promotion ends!
WCS Young Leaders Symposium 2026 – Call for Nominations
The World Cities Summit Young Leaders are a group of change-makers from diverse sectors who contribute their expertise and experience to support the next generational leadership that can shape the global urban agenda.
We are inviting nominations for Young Leaders to participate in the WCS Young Leaders Symposium 2026. They can look forward to a curated expanded programme including a special site visit, the Mayors Forum, and other networking opportunities.
Nominate a Young Leader by 27 February 2026 here.
Building Thriving Urban Futures – CLC at the Resilient Cities Forum 2025
CLC represented Singapore at the Resilient Cities Forum in London in December 2025. Organised by the Resilient Cities Network (RCN) and The Conduit, the forum examined the intersection between enhanced community resilience and data-driven urban governance. RCN is a strategic partner of the World Cities Summit.
4 min read
Insights from Melbourne – One of the World’s Most Liveable Cities
Researcher Alison Lee highlights some strategies and initiatives that make Melbourne a highly liveable and sustainable city.
4 min read
Urban Solutions #27 | Climate Resilience Through Regeneration
Mr Ravi Menon, Singapore’s Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser to the National Climate Change Secretariat at the Prime Minister’s Office, urges us to take a second look at climate resilience. Can it be turned into a pathway for new opportunities and shared co-benefits?
5 min read
Urban Solutions #27 | Rethinking Value Creation in Building Sustainable and Regenerative Cities
What is the true value created for people, the planet and investors with every dollar spent on sustainability? The National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) present their Integrated Return on Investment (IROI) framework to answer this question.
12 min read