New mobility is coming to a city near you – will it be sustainable?
To harness the benefits of new mobility, decision-makers should establish clear guidelines that prioritize safe, efficient and equitable transportation for all. More than 300 new bike-share services were launched worldwide last year. Ride-hailing services such as Uber and Didi Chuxing...Read more
Urban planning for children in Ho Chi Minh City
Last summer 275 children from 8 to 14 years joined a summer programme that introduced them to urban planning in Ho Chi Minh City. The children designed and planned smarter and more child-friendly areas in...Read more
An updated UNCRC for the digital age
UK children’s rights academic Sonia Livingstone has “edited” the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) to reflect the digital world in which we live today. The Convention was adopted in 1989 and, since...Read more
Technology may help engage children in outdoor activities
When kids stop going out to play, it can affect not just their development, but society as a whole, according to a growing number of scientists. Consequently, Belgian health, education, environment, and civic organizations use technology...Read more