Sustainable cities

This study uses a participatory Design Thinking approach in Cork City, Ireland, to identify stakeholder priorities for effective air quality communication strategies that empower communities and support behavioral change. By integrating inclusive communication with systemic policy and infrastructure improvements, the research advances SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), aligning with World Population Day's call to "Leave No One Behind" by addressing environmental health inequities in urban populations.

World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day 2026: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities

International Day of Zero Waste 2026: Tackling Waste for a Sustainable Future

Observed annually on March 30, the International Day of Zero Waste promotes global efforts to address the waste crisis and advance sustainable production and consumption practices. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2022, this observance highlights solutions for resource recovery, reducing pollution, and protecting both human and environmental health.

Addressing the Waste Crisis

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Cuce & Cuce, Solar Chimney Power Plants: From Theory to Practice, 2025, Pages 1-24

This chapter aligns with SDGs 7, 11, and 13, by introducing solar chimney power plants as a clean energy solution, and their role in supporting sustainable communities and climate.

Background: Uttar Pradesh, India's largest state, faces critical pollution levels, necessitating urgent action. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targets a 40% reduction in particulate pollution by 2026. This study assesses the impact of NCAP on 15 non-attainment cities in Uttar Pradesh using the Prophet forecasting model. Methods: Monthly data on AQI and PM10 concentrations from 2016 to 2023 were sourced from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. Significant changes in mean AQI and PM10 levels from 2017 to 2023 were evaluated using the Friedman test.
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Agnes C. de Jesus, 18 - Environmental and Sociocultural Benefits and Challenges Associated with Geothermal Power Generation, Editors: Ronald DiPippo, Luis C.A. Gutiérrez-Negrín, Andrew Chiasson, Geothermal Power Generation: Developments and Innovation (Second Edition), Elsevier Science Ltd (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy), 2025, Pages 533-570.

This chapter supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 13 (Climate Action), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by promoting clean and renewable energy solutions, mitigating climate change, fostering technological advancements, and contributing to sustainable urban and rural development.

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Lucien Y. Bronicki, 1 - Introduction to Geothermal Power Generation, Editors: Ronald DiPippo, Luis C.A. Gutiérrez-Negrín, Andrew Chiasson, Geothermal Power Generation: Developments and Innovation (Second Edition), Elsevier Science Ltd (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy), 2025, Pages 1-5.

This chapter on geothermal energy supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9, 11, and 13 by providing foundational knowledge on geothermal resources, engineering practices, and sustainability, contributing to affordable and clean energy, industry innovation, sustainable urban development, and climate action.

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.
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Control Engineering Practice, Volume 151, October 2024

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.

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