Publications

30 September 2026

Better Cities Sep 2026

30 September 2026

A Glimpse into the Future of Research: UCL Person-Environment-Activity Research Laboratory (PEARL)

As the global population of older persons living with dementia (PLWDs) grows, cities face mounting pressure to support ageing in place, ensuring that PLWDs can move around safely, maintain independence, and remain active members of their communities. Addressing this requires not just better care infrastructure, but a fundamental rethink of how urban environments are designed and experienced.

30 September 2026

WCS Science of Cities Symposium – From Sensors to Solutions: AI-Powered Urban Analytics

This article is part of a new Insights from WCS 2026 series on Better Cities – featuring key takeaways from selected plenaries and sessions from the 10th edition of the World Cities Summit (WCS).

30 September 2026

Advancing Practical Climate Action Through Global City Collaboration with C40

At WCS 2026, CLC and C40 Cities (C40) co-curated a series of engagements from 13–16 June, bringing together mayors, senior government officials and urban practitioners to advance practical climate action and strengthen city-to-city collaboration.

30 September 2026

A Growing Global Community: The LKYWCP Network's Commitment to Urban Collaboration and Research

The City Network for the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize (LKYWCP Network) took a two-pronged approach to advancing urban collaboration and research at the World Cities Summit 2026. A curated programme anchored by two flagship platforms – the Knowledge Forum and the Research Fellowship Masterclass - convened mayors, city leaders and urban practitioners from the LKYWCP Network’s City Halls and Knowledge Organisations.

30 September 2026

World Cities Summit 2026 – A Quick Recap

It is time for cities to ACT Now! At the 10th World Cities Summit (WCS) in Singapore, city leaders exchanged ideas, forged partnerships and explored solutions to address shared urban challenges. Better Cities brings to you a new series, Insights from WCS 2026, featuring key takeaways from selected WCS plenaries and sessions.

30 September 2026

Bridging Cities and Building Partnerships: The LKYWCP Network’s Inaugural Mayoral Fellowship

The World Cities Summit (WCS) 2026 marked the launch of the inaugural Mayoral Fellowship, a flagship programme under the City Network for the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize (LKYWCP Network). This initiative extends the Network’s opportunities for learning and exchange to a select group of city leaders beyond LKYWCP-awarded cities, bringing current and former mayors together to candidly share experiences and build lasting relationships.

31 July 2026

Better Cities Jul 2026

27 July 2026

From Learning to Action: SPARKS Programme Concludes Three-Year Journey with Pacific Island Forum States

After three years of meaningful learning, exchange and collaboration, the Singapore-Pacific Resilience and Knowledge Sharing (SPARKS) Programme concluded in June 2026 with Module Three, Towards Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability for the Pacific.

26 July 2026

Local Innovation, Global Impact: Singapore Showcases Urban Solutions at the UCLG World Congress and Metropolis General Assembly in Tangier

CLC’s Executive Director, Hwang Yu-Ning, shared about Singapore’s urban innovations at the 2026 United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) World Congress and Metropolis General Assembly in Tangier, strengthening international partnerships to advance sustainable and liveable cities.