Climate-Resilient Urban Development
Sheher Saaz’s Weekly Newsletter / Edition: 5 / December 24, 2024 World Bank Initiates $1 Billion Program for Climate-Resilient Urban Development The World Bank has launched a $1 billion program to help cities in the Global South enhance resilience against climate-induced disasters. The initiative, known as the Urban Climate Resilience Initiative, focuses on sustainable infrastructure, […]
COP29: A Turning Point for Climate Action
Sheher Saaz’s Weekly Newsletter / Edition: 4 / December 17, 2024 Global Perspectives COP29: A Turning Point for Climate Action The COP29 Azerbaijan Summit in Reykjavik has marked a significant milestone in climate diplomacy. Key decisions included a Global Carbon Tax Framework, ensuring a steady flow of funds to climate-impacted nations, and the ambitious plan […]
Notre Dame Cathedral: A Triumph of Resilience and Restoration
Sheher Saaz’s Weekly Newsletter / Edition: 3 / December 10, 2024 The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened its doors after a painstaking five-year restoration following the devastating fire of April 2019. The project combined ancient craftsmanship with modern engineering, restoring its iconic spire and using fire-resistant oak and lead materials for its roof. […]
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems in Urban Planning
Urban planners face numerous challenges regarding the development and growth of cities as they aim to provide residents with essential infrastructure and services. To address these challenges effectively, remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS) are being deployed for improved precision and streamlined planning procedures. With RS tools like satellite imagery or aerial photography […]
یہ کوئی عام کھنڈر نہیں یہ دسویں (10)صدی کے مشہور سائینسدان ابوریحان البیرونی کی لیبارٹری ہے
یہ کھنڈر ضلع جلہم کے شہر پنڈ دادنخان میں واقع ہیں۔ یہ کوئی عام کھنڈر نہیں یہ دسویں صدی کے مشہور سائینسدان ابوریحان البیرونی کی لیبارٹری ہے، جس میں انھوں نے ان پہاڑوں کی چوٹیوں کا استعمال کر کے زمین کی کل پیمائش کا صحیح اندازہ لگایا البیرونی کے مطابق زمین کا قطر 3928.77 تھا […]
Unveiling the Vitality of the River Ravi: The Lifeline Sustaining Punjab’s Prosperity
River Ravi is Home to 52 Million People Almost 75% of the river basin is used for agriculture. The River Ravi is a major river in Pakistan that runs through the province of Punjab and is an important source of water for Lahore, the capital city of the province. The ecological role of the River […]
Breaking Down Barriers: How Mixed Land Use Can Combat Climate Change
https://www.asyousow.org/our-work/energy/climate-change Mixed-use planning is a critical element of self-sustained cities. Investing in mixed-use planning contributes to long-term sustainability by ensuring current development gains and safeguarded future generations’ needs as the population is rapidly migrating towards the cities. As, Pakistan is one of the fastest urbanizing nations within South Asia with an average annual growth rate […]
Eco-innovation for Smart Green Cities – Usage of Environmental and Digital Policies
According to the United Nations, cities are responsible for over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With more than half of the world’s population living in urban areas, the need for sustainable, environmentally friendly, and energy-efficient cities has never been more crucial. This is where eco-innovation comes into play. 1. Introduction: Importance of Eco-Innovation for […]
Best Ways to Build Urban Resilient Communities: Strategies and Best Practices
Urban Resilient is increasingly important in today’s world, where cities face a range of challenges including natural disasters, climate change, social unrest, and economic instability. This section of the blog post will provide an overview of the concept of urban resilience and explain why building resilient communities is so important. Urban resilience refers to the […]
Real Estate and Economic Development: What are the Challenges and Issues
Real estate market in Pakistan along with its allied industries i.e., construction, housing, retail, rental, etc. is considered to have a pivotal role in overall economic development of the country. According to “Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22”, the real estate market has contributed 9.6% shares in services and 5.6% shares in GDP[1] which is a huge […]