This study demonstrates the large rooftop photovoltaic energy potential of China’s capital cities, showing that rooftop installations could also mitigate heat.
This perspective provides recommendations and strategies for the urban ecosystem rehabilitation of future cities, placing biodiversity and ecosystem services at the core of designing healthy and sustainable urban spaces.
A paper highlighting innovations designed to lower the emissions of newly constructed buildings, focusing on a study of adaptive high-rise buildings which can save significant resources and reduce the emissions seen in more traditional structures. The article supports SDGs 9, 11, 12 and 13.
This research examines how indigenous archaeology and how the emergence of the first urban centers in the Mongolian steppe coincided with the establishment of the Uyghur Khaganate during the mid-eighth century CE.
On Wednesday 25th September 2024, the five 2024 WE Empower awardees will take part in the WE Empower SDG Challenge Pitch Night. Hosted by fashion designer, author and philanthropist, Diane Von Fur
In this study, the authors estimate the causal effect of air pollution on eye and ear health. They find that eye or ear disease possibility rises 1.48% for a 10 μg/m3 increase in four-week average PM2.5 concentration. The impacts can last about 28 weeks and will be insignificant afterward.
The transport of hydrogen and hydrogen carriers aligns with sustainability and the UN SDGs by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting energy efficiency, contributing to goals related to clean energy and climate action. Additionally, it creates economic opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances energy security, supporting goals related to economic growth and infrastructure development.
The chapter on district heating and cooling, which discusses the advantages of centralized heat distribution systems using various energy sources to support multiple users, aligns with UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by promoting energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and potentially lowering utility costs for users.
The Leaders Summit is the UN Global Compact’s dynamic day-long conference dedicated to providing the tools, network, knowledge, and inspiration needed to scale the impact of private sector contribu
