Designing for Future Ready Cities
Engineering has always been about building for what lies ahead, creating lasting legacies in the form of extraordinary buildings or resilient infrastructure that can stand for centuries. WSP’s sustainability director David Symons looks at some of the ways the profession
Restoring Planetary Health, One Place at a Time
We, humans, are problem-solvers. As soon as a problem appears in our mental space, our brains immediately start whirring, looking for a solution. We’re filled with a sense of accomplishment when we find a solution that “fits”. The flip-side of
Changing Urbanization with Alma Natura
Alma Natura, has a passion and dedication to the preservation and empowerment of rural communities. With only 20 percent of Spain's population living in small communities and most being aged 65 years or older, it is vital to revitalize these communities not
Shaping The Future Of Our Cities
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS AUTHORED BY IRINA BOKOVA, DIRECTOR- GENERAL OF UNESCO SINCE 2009. THIS PIECE IS PART OF A SERIES EXPLORING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. SEE THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES HERE. With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda