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Arab Cities
Arab Cities
Lessons from Amman
Population density in Amman (Source: Metropolitan Amman: Comprehensive Climate Plans, November 2020) I am a big fan of the work of the urban geographer Myriam ...
Resilience
Resilience
The Role of Technology in City Resilience
I’ve found myself reflecting on the role of technology more these days. It is definitely a means, not an end, in my world, and it ...
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development
What if? A short piece…
… on Sustainable Cities of course! Thank you Voices of Future Generations for the chance to write for a younger audience… thoroughly enjoyed the experience ...
Climate Change
Climate Change
Changing the 20th century paradigm for Arid Cities
I wrote my latest piece for Nature of Cities on the work we have undertaken at Arup on planning and designing a more sustainable future ...
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A values-based call for climate action
Over 20 scholars, academics, and activists from across the Muslim world came together earlier this ...
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The Missing Hierarchy
If you’ve engaged in the thinking around sustainability even from afar, then you’ve probably come across the ...
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Resilience…the New Sustainability?
A couple of years ago, I was introduced to the concept of City Resilience by some of ...
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One Planet Consumption Challenge
I love this year\’s World Environment Day slogan: Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with ...
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On Sustainable Infrastructure
The first time I came across the topic, I was part of a team developing a ...
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Looking to start a career in environmental sustainability consulting?
Congratulations to all those who will be finishing up their university degrees in the coming few ...
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