Videos
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Transforming cities with technology | The Economist
Urbanisation is a global trend – with distinct opportunities or complex challenges, depending on where in the world it is taking place. Every day across the world, economic, climatic, and political factors force migration from traditional rural dwellings to makeshift urban neighborhoods. By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities. Urbanisation is happening faster than at any time in human history. In this video, the Economist shows how city leaders, businesses, and even citizens, are taking new approaches to tackling these old problems. They’re transforming their cities with technology. Source: The Economist This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat. |
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Transformers Cities
Transformers Cities: Business leaders, experts on the future of mobility Raj Kapoor, Chief Strategy Officer at Lyft, Jessica Robinson, Director of City Solutions at Ford Smart Mobility and Jeffrey Tumlin, Principal and Director of Strategy at Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, discuss the future of mobility and how transportation technology can adapt to the needs of growing cities. Source: Washington Post This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat. |
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The Quito Papers and the New Urban Agenda a discussion on frontier issues in urbanisation
The Quito Papers and the New Urban Agenda a discussion on frontier issues in urbanisation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNtuGsfjL4U Source: Youtube This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat. |
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What is Pseudo-urbanization
Pseudo-urbanization is a state when a city is unable to contain its populace in terms of providing livelihood, housing and infrastructure. Pseudo-urbanization means that the process of urbanization is not in tune with either industrialization of modernization. Source: Youtube This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat. |
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Rapid Urbanization and Water Conservation | Dr. T.V. Ramachandra
Dr.T V Ramachandra’s research interests are in the area of energy systems, renewable energy, energy conservation, energy planning, aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, ecological modelling, geo-informatics, environmental engineering education research and curriculum development at the tertiary level. He has delivered a number of plenary lectures at national and international conferences. Publication “Milking diatoms for energy” is seminal work in biofuel research evident from reports in Scientific American, BBC, national dailies. Dr. TVR has travelled widely across the country for field research and also for delivering lectures at Schools and Colleges. He has taken initiatives through biannual symposium (popular as Lake series), training programmes and workshops for capacity building at various levels. Details of research, environment education and outreach programmes. Dr. T.V. Ramachandra, FIE, FIE(UK) obtained Ph.D. in Ecology and Energy from Indian Institute of Science. At present, Coordinator of Energy and Wetlands Research Group (EWRG), Convener of Environmental Information System (ENVIS) at Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES). During the past fifteen years, he has established an active school of research in the area of energy and environment (http://ces.iisc.ernet.in/energy). He was a Member of Karnataka State level Environment Expert Appraisal Committee (2007-2010), appointed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India and a member of Western Ghats task force appointed by the Government of Karnataka. He is a recipient of Energy Legend (2011), Energy Engineer ((international) 2009) of Association of Energy Engineers (USA), Johny Biosphere Award for Ecology and Environment (2004) and Satish Dhawan Young Scientist Award, 2007 of Karnataka State Government. TVRs research interests are in the area of energy systems, renewables. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Source: TEDxIIMBangalore This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat. |
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China’s Urbanization Plans Are Going Wrong | China Uncensored
China's cities are pushed to their limit as the Communist Party funnels millions of poor rural peasants into the urban slums. This video is the fourth and final segment from China Uncensored's new half-hour show format. For the full episode, visit http://www.chinauncensored.tv/august-... Source: Youtube This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat. |
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The Patterns of Urbanization Around the World [The Age of Sustainable Development]
Week 11, Lecture 1 for the online course "The Age of Sustainable Development", taught by Jeffrey Sachs. All rights belong to Coursera and Columbia University. For educational purposes only. Happy learning! Source: Youtube This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat. |
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Urbanization, Energy Access and Justice: A Comparative Perspective
Dr. Vanesa Castan Broto presents a keynote on “Urbanization, Energy Access and Justice: A Comparative Perspective” at the Conference on “Governance for Sustainable Energy Transitions: The perspectives of the Asian Region” at Hong Kong Baptist University on 17 July 2017. Abstract: Profile: Source: Youtube |
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NewCities Summit 2017 - Flexible and Resilient City Services
Published on 18 Jul 2017
Urbanites’ needs change constantly but city governments and public service providers must always be able to efficiently meet them. How can adaptability be built into traditional city services? What steps can be taken to ensure that cities are able to effectively foresee and plan for new needs rather than simply react to them? Who is responsible for these services? Speakers Moderated By: For more information on the NewCities Summit in Songdo: http://www.newcitiessummit2017.org/ Source: Youtube This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat. |
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NewCities Summit 2017 - Clean and Healthy Transport Systems
Published on 18 Jul 2017
Reducing CO2 emissions of urban transport is key to fighting climate change. The lack of mass transit systems cause the worst cases of congestion and air pollution, forcing people to use personal vehicles, or informal, unregulated options, over public options. How do we improve accessibility of urban mobility while reducing CO2 emissions? Where does walkability fit in? Speakers Moderated By: John Rossant, Chairman, NewCities For more information on the NewCities Summit in Songdo: http://www.newcitiessummit2017.org/ Source: Youtube This article is culled from daily press coverage from around the world. It is posted on the Urban Gateway by way of keeping all users informed about matters of interest. The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author and in no way reflects the opinion of UN-Habitat. |