Accelerating Climate Action: UN’s Latest Call to Action on Net Zero
Sheher Saaz’s Weekly Newsletter / Edition: 8 / January 14, 2025 The United Nations has issued an urgent report highlighting the need for accelerating efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Key recommendations include the expansion of clean energy infrastructure, more robust carbon pricing mechanisms, and enhanced global cooperation. The report stressed that while climate […]
Paris’ Commitment to Carbon-Neutral Construction
Sheher Saaz’s Weekly Newsletter / Edition: 7 / January 7, 2025 Paris has launched a groundbreaking initiative to mandate carbon-neutral construction by 2030. The city is investing heavily in bio-based materials like timber and bamboo while incentivizing retrofitting over demolition. This move is part of a broader European Union goal to reduce carbon emissions in […]
Global Cities Take Action Against Climate Change: A Turning Tide in Urban Sustainability
In a groundbreaking move, several major global cities are adopting climate-positive strategies to reduce emissions. The C40 Cities initiative, representing over 90 cities worldwide, has pledged to halve emissions by 2030, with a focus on sustainable transport, energy-efficient buildings, and waste reduction. New York City, for instance, has unveiled its Climate Mobilization Act, aiming to […]
Cannon Design’s Net-Zero Emissions Buildings
CannonDesign, a global architecture and engineering firm, has emerged as a leader in designing net-zero energy buildings. These structures not only minimize energy consumption but also produce renewable energy to offset their needs, making them crucial in the fight against climate change. Project Overview One of CannonDesign’s standout projects in 2024 is the transformation of […]
Sustainability: The Story of AMAALA and Red Sea Global’s Green Innovations
The AMAALA Resort, a flagship project under Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global (RSG), is redefining luxury tourism through a unique commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. As a core element of Saudi Vision 2030 , AMAALA exemplifies how luxury development and ecological preservation can coexist harmoniously, creating a blueprint for the global tourism industry. Building […]
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, […]
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. […]
Green Bonds, Global Impact: Saudi PIF’s Bold $5.2 Billion Investment in a Sustainable Future
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has taken a transformative step toward sustainability by allocating $5.2 billion for green bonds and sukuk. This move is a bold statement of intent to position Saudi Arabia at the forefront of the global green financing revolution. The issuance of these green bonds supports Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious […]
Women Mobility in Public Transport: Barriers & Solutions
Cities are growing at an unprecedented rate, with around 55% of the world population living in urban areas, a figure projected to rise to 68% by 2050 (United Nations, 2018). Every week, over one million people migrate to urban areas, increasing the demand for existing transportation systems (Shin-Pei Tsay, 2013). This rapid urbanization challenges sustainable […]
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 […]