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A focused section of the long-running Mark and Focus publication record.
Urbanisation places sustained pressure on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems within catchments, reducing habitat quality and fragmenting biodiversity networks. Integrated biodiversity planning frameworks address these pressures by aligning land, water, and ecosystem management…
Urban water systems face persistent funding gaps due to rising demand, aging infrastructure, and climate pressures. Traditional public finance often cannot meet capital needs at the required pace or scale. This challenge…
With rising populations, denser cities, and climate change impacts, managing water and wastewater systems is becoming more complex. Sewer maintenance, once hazardous and labor-intensive, is now being transformed by digital technologies that…
With Boston under threat from climate change, the city has released its Climate Ready Boston Report that will guide Bostonians towards a more resilient future. As the century progresses, Boston is likely…
Between now and 2050, Melbourne’s population is projected to reach 8 million, up from its current 4.5 million inhabitants. To guide this growth, the Victorian Government has launched Plan Melbourne, a blueprint…
Globally, rising urban populations are increasing the number of people, and the amount of infrastructure, exposed to climate change-related extreme weather events. At the same time, the growth of cities has contributed…
Urban areas account for 54% of the world’s population in 2014, yet cities account for 70-75% of natural resource consumption and contribute towards environmental degradation in areas far beyond their boundaries. At…
With the global pace of urbanization unprecedented, cities around the world will need to become smart in how they reduce emissions, use resources efficiently and become resilient to extreme weather events. A…
Cities across the globe face long-term challenges from the direct and indirect impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. In light of this, many cities are implementing resilience strategies to ensure that…
What is a livability city? as experienced by its residents. However, cities are facing increased challenges from rising household consumption, rising demand for urban services, depletion of natural resources, increasing levels of…
