There have recently been intensive efforts aimed at addressing the challenges of
environmental degradation and climate change through the applied innovative solutions of …

The 15-minute city concept was introduced as a post-COVID strategy to support more
sustainable recovery from the pandemic and develop complete, climate-sensitive, and …

Smart cities have gained prominence in theory and practice over the past two decades.
While many aspects of smart cities have been explored, there has been a disproportionate …

The increasing interconnectedness of the world, coupled with the proliferation of connected
devices, networks, and intricate systems, has paved the way for unparalleled opportunities …

Urban governance and planning systems are central cornerstones of international research
and policy initiatives to advance sustainable development, climate change adaptation, and …

Urban agglomerations have emerged as the dominant form of regional growth, but are also
responsible for a vast majority of carbon emissions, making it a global concern. With China …

Natural hazards greatly affect the livelihood and social life of people in communities by
disrupting the process of growth and development. Assessing vulnerability and resilience …

While the effects of climate change are already being felt in many parts of the world,
societies are compelled to drastically rethink the way they produce and manage energy, to …

Despite the wealth of research on smart cities, there is a lack of studies examining
interlinkages between smart cities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In other …

Cities respond to climate concerns mainly through climate action plans (CAPs). The IPCC
Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) was the first report from the international climate body that …