A service of the International Council of Environmental Law -toward sustainable development - (ICEL)

A service of the International Council of Environmental Law - toward sustainable development - (ICEL)



Saturday, November 26, 2011

Guide to Better Urbanization

As guidance to leaders of the world's cities, UN/DESA and partners released “The Shanghai Manual: A Guide for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century,” Management strategies include coordination of the formal and informal sectors, city-scale rainwater harvesting and zero-waste applications. Some of the technological innovations highlighted include distributed renewable energy, smart city applications including remote sensing and smart grids, as well as analytical tools such as carbon-footprinting, eco-mapping and city sustainability dashboards.

Publication: Shanghai Manual: A Guide for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century

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