The actions and initiatives of nations and their cities are closely connected. The fate of…
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JJM will strengthen roots of local self-governance
Jal Jeevan Mission is not just ensuring the piped supply of clean water to every…
What 2021 taught us in ‘Urban Governance Class’?
Life is an endless journey of learning. 2021 taught Indian cities that they have to…
Cities finding ways to become plastic-free
With consumption patterns changing, the use of single-use plastic has increased manifold in the last…
Localising SDGs: A Stiff Test for Cities
Our world has undergone profound changes in the last decade, more intensely in the previous…
Cities need to assess their risks, act accordingly
Nations have to reevaluate disaster risks, direct impacts, and spill-over consequences on people, infrastructure, economy,…
Recovery has to be environment positive
Citizens are increasingly becoming aware of the significance of clean and healthy living environments over…
Covid-19 reasserts need for strong local governments
As cities wade through the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic and try finding ways to…
Creating prosperity with social security for street vendors
Street vending provides employment to millions of migrants and locals in cities and towns. Generally,…
Cities’ role primary in increasing uptake of RE
Cities will be a key player in accelerating renewable energy uptake and driving the energy…