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In this special in-depth analysis, academic experts from the University of Cambridge explore the epidemiological interactions between rural and urban populations, the consequences of urbanisation. In addition, we also learn about the long-run epidemiological consequences of urbanisation between 1600 and 1945

Prof Dr Preethi Kesavan, Head, School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media, at LSBF Singapore, explores scientific advancement and innovation across Asia from a regional perspective.

Researchers have introduced a new metric called the earthquake fatality load (EQFL) to assess the impact of earthquakes on countries over the past five centuries.

The EU must bring multilevel governance home to implement COP28 outcomes, Goksen Sahin from ICLEI Europe argues.

Mongolia’s unique ecosystems and cultures come with an equally unique set of wildlife management challenges.

Dr Eszter Mogyorosy, Innovative Finance, and Barbara Riedemann, Communications both from the World Secretariat of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability World Secretariat, shed light on biodiversity financing for cities and regions, providing a roadmap to invest in nature.

July 2023 has seen extreme heat events sweeping North America, Europe and China. Researchers point to the need for ending burning fossil fuels and heat action plans across affected cities.

Joanne Green, Head of Public Sector at Neos Networks, outlines how local authorities can harness smart technologies and digital tools to drive infrastructural, social and economic improvements across their local areas.

Greater transparency is needed in clean energy investment in Southeast Asia, a new report states, calling for more regulation of renewables and energy security.

Here, we are told by David Green, Executive Director at the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, that conserving water is essential to feeding the world.

Researchers look at the unfolding tragedy of waste management in informal settlements in South Africa and transferable models for community-based solutions.

Dr Rod Coogan, Agri-Food Expert at PA Consulting argues that sustainable development needs eco-engineering to help solve the water-food-energy nexus.

Dr Mónica Rodrigues, from University of Coimbra (UC), explains that future climate impacts may have hazardous effects on the health and wellbeing of the Portuguese population.

To manage the rising urbanisation of smart cities, city planners and managers must turn to real-time data processing.

Sasha Koo-Oshima & Virginie Gillet from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/ UN-Water, reveal their thoughts on integrating ecosystems in the Water-Food-Energy Nexus for greater sustainability.

Researchers have found that a step-change in mineral processing may drastically reduce mineral waste, while creating a source of sustainable sand.

What information is available for food allergy in Africa?

Lynn Brandenberger, Professor of Horticultural Food Crops and Ajay Nair Associate Professor Extension Vegetable Specialist, discuss the importance of soil care for crop production, particularly when it comes to soil organic matter

In a study of over 2,000 streams around North America, researchers reveal the escalating impact human activity has on flooding - creating climate fragility.

Recognising the complex, closely intertwined relationships between humans and nature can lead to better, more cost-effective decisions, outlines Susan Canney, Director of the Mali Elephant Project.