Publishings

Public participation can be an effective instrument in facilitating the building permitting process.  A collaborative permitting process must enable stakeholders to voice concerns and openly discuss the permit.  Although public participation generally lengthens the process, it provides opportunities for public comment ...

Urban development and construction have a significant impact on all sustainable development indicators in a city.  The City of Montpellier adopted a proactive urban policy in the AURA urban planning guide based on social, environmental and economic development management principles aligned with sustainable development ...

City liveability is important on various levels and impacts the daily lives of billions of people. Over 80% of global GDP is generated in cities, while consuming nearly 80% of the world's energy and producing more than 60% of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Therefore, building liveable, future-ready and sustainable ...

This guidance for the hospitality industry is designed to encourage combined action across the value chain, with actions to support hotel operators, asset/building owners, and brands.  It encourages all hotels to aim for net positive environmental impacts wherever they are located and whatever their starting point.  Th ...

Sustainability principles balance the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development, to guarantee its long-term sustainability.  Achieving sustainable tourism is a continuous process.  These guidelines and management practices published by the UNWTO are applicable to all forms of tourism in ...