This chapter supports SDG 9, 11, and 13 by focusing on innovative infrastructure solutions, which are key to building sustainable and resilient regional connections; examining how innovative infrastructure can help transform traditional cities by improving connectivity, reducing environmental impact, and driving economic growth; and highlighting the importance of green infrastructure and renewable energy in mitigating the environmental impact of infrastructure, particularly by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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This chapter supports UN SDGs 7, 11, and 12 by highlighting the integration of renewable energy sources, smart grids, and energy-efficient technologies in smart cities to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact; addressing challenges of urbanization and promoting inclusive, resilient, and adaptive urban development; and discussing waste management practices, such as recycling and waste-to-energy initiatives, that contribute to a more circular economy and sustainable resource management in cities.

This study evaluates a 14-week training aimed for Syrian teachers, aimed at Environmental and Health Education awareness.

This review explores how opportunities for play in public spaces are essential for children’s health and development, with growing research highlighting the links between outdoor play, learning, and the design of playful urban environments.

This study examines the role of women’s leadership in the Wahana Usaha Jaya Cooperative in Bandung, Indonesia, in promoting household food waste reduction and community engagement. Findings show that WUJ’s spiritually motivated and economically empowering strategies effectively encourage waste reduction, particularly among women, despite ongoing infrastructural challenges. The study highlights that women-led, community-based cooperatives offer effective, context-sensitive models for urban environmental governance and advancing food security in the Global South.

Can philanthropy bridge the funding gap required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals? Hear from thought leaders, including 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon and