Sustainability Archives – Page 5 of 8

Global South: The New Frontier for Sustainable Urban Development

My global consultancy is now strategically aligned with the emerging framework of sustainable urban development (SUD), focusing on integrated, place-based public policies, governance, and green digital solutions. After a decade in Asia, I’m targeting the Global South, particularly Southeast Asia, with Malaysia as the operational hub. This shift underscores the need for cooperation in capacity building, where Europe and the UK can share adaptable knowledge and best practices.

Digital cities Urban policies

Smart Cities and the Net-Zero Challenge: Insights from Paris Roundtable

Returning to France from Asia, I had the enriching opportunity to attend the 3rd Roundtable on Smart Cities and Inclusive Growth in Paris. The discussions delved into how smart cities can catalyze the net-zero transition, among other topics. The term ‘smart city’ has evolved, intersecting various influences and interests, and is now synonymous with sustainability. It’s essential to underpin smart city initiatives with a robust strategy for sustainable urban development, integrating SDGs as guiding policies. This approach will enable developing countries to forge their path in SDG localisation, moving beyond a top-down methodology to one that empowers localities and ensures devolution of power, aligning with the global sustainability goals.

Digital cities Urban policies

Shaping Sustainable Futures: A Glimpse into Malaysia’s Urban Transformation

URBANICE MALAYSIA is at the forefront of Malaysia’s journey towards sustainable urbanization, championing the SDGs and fostering transformative policies. My visit underscored the agency’s role in steering the nation towards a data-driven, collaborative future. With new legislation on the horizon, the promise of enhanced city empowerment and international partnerships looms, heralding a new era of global sustainability.