Northern Metropolis Hong Kong: A New City Takes Shape

Northern Metropolis Hong Kong urban development

The Northern Metropolis Hong Kong project is entering a new phase of development, as major infrastructure projects, new planning legislation and cross-border rail connections with Shenzhen move forward. Designed to transform around 30,000 hectares of land along Hong Kong’s northern border, the Northern Metropolis is planned as a new urban and economic district capable of […]

European Cities Are Turning to Carbon Removal. But Can They Still Reach Net Zero by 2030?

Carbon

A new analysis of European climate plans suggests that cities may rely on carbon removal to compensate for a significant share of their remaining emissions, raising questions about how much decarbonisation can actually be achieved at the urban level. European cities are increasingly looking beyond conventional emissions cuts as they pursue ambitious climate-neutrality targets. A […]