Centre for Liveable Cities

18 senior officials from 10 Pacific Island Forum (PIF) member states attended the second instalment of the "Towards Climate Resilience & Urban Sustainability" programme, under the Singapore-Pacific Resilience and Knowledge Sharing (SPARKS) initiative. This module focused on key priorities identified by participants such as coastal protection, inland flood management and water resource resilience, and guided them into developing robust, practical strategies to address pressing urban challenges. Read more about the impactful outcomes and key learnings from this second module: https://lnkd.in/ggfzRGFf Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Singapore and the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC), the SPARKS programme is designed as a platform to inspire innovative solutions, foster strategic partnerships, and empower leaders with strategic approaches and insights needed to navigate the complexities of climate change. It offers a practitioner-based curriculum that connects policy with practical applications based on Singapore's development experiences. #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #SPARKS

Jacques Beltran, Vice President at Dassault Systèmes, illustrates how city leaders can make data-driven decisions by leveraging technological advancements such as the Virtual Twin. Learn how this technology can empower urban leaders here: https://lnkd.in/g98m6-zP Image source: Dassault Systèmes #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #urbansolutions #VirtualTwin

May the Festival of Lights bring happiness and good health to you and your loved ones!

Melvyn Ong, Permanent Secretary (Development), Ministry of National Development, participated in a panel session at EXPO REAL (Messe München) 2025 in Munich. Titled “Business Districts & Office Retrofit: London, New York, & Singapore”, he extracted key findings from a study that CLC and Arup collaborated on and shared Singapore’s efforts in building a more sustainable, resilient, liveable and loveable city. He also welcomed delegates to the inaugural co-location of EXPO REAL Asia Pacific and the World Cities Summit 2026 which will be held from 14 - 16 June in Singapore! Read more about the findings from CLC’s and Arup’s study here: “Shaping Future Central Business Districts: Perspectives from Global Stakeholders” here: https://lnkd.in/gfjwFCvE #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #CBDs #WCS2026

CLC’s Executive Fellow, Michael Koh, was in Vancouver this week to speak at the WRLDCTY Global Forum. The session “Tale of Two Cities: Meeting Challenges at Scale” featured a candid exchange between Singapore and the City of Vancouver to explore various approaches cities can take to "meet the moment" and address challenges at scale, setting a city up for its future generations. We are excited to welcome WRLDCTY to the 10th edition of the World Cities Summit from 14 - 16 June 2026 in Singapore. WRLDCTY will helm the sixth thematic track at the Summit with the WRLDCTY Connections Stage, bringing together global urban innovators to shape the future of cities for the better. We look forward to working closely with WRLDCTY as we further our knowledge exchange and collaboration in the months to come. This continues our engagement as part of the Memorandum of Understanding that CLC and WRLDCTY Pte Ltd inked earlier in February 2025. #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #WCS2026 Chris Fair Jasmine Palardy Anupam Yog

CLC participated in the Metropolis, World Association of the Major Metropolises 40th Anniversary World Congress, in Seoul, from 29 September to 1 October. CLC joined Metropolis as an Associate Member in September this year. Our Executive Director Hugh Lim spoke at the Megacities Dialogue on the theme of “Inclusive Cities”, sharing Singapore’s perspectives on the importance of access to affordable housing, greenery and sustainable transport, as well as Singapore’s preparations for an ageing population. CLC also attended two other events in Seoul with Director for Research Dr Limin Hee at Metropolis’ Global Cities Foresight Workshop on 29 and 30 September; and researcher Geraldyne How sharing Singapore and global perspectives on Central Business Districts at the 9th Megacity Think Tank Alliance (MeTTA) Forum on 30 September. We look forward to continuing conversations at the 10th edition of the World Cities Summit in June next year! #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #inclusivecities #CBD

David Craig, Co-Chair of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and Esther An, CDL Sustainability Chief Sustainability Officer and a TNFD Taskforce Member, share on the importance of recognising the dialectical relationship between nature and finance. More details here: https://lnkd.in/gChYs4A7 Image source: City Developments Limited #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #urbansolutions #naturebased #climateresilient #finance

In an era shaped by rapid urbanisation, climate pressure, and social transformation, cities like Ho Chi Minh City, Bilbao, and Madrid demonstrate the effectiveness of context-strategies in rejuvenating infrastructure and promoting sustainable development. Learn more about their urban transformation approaches through the lens of CLC researcher Adib Jalal from: https://lnkd.in/g95tJG2D #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #UrbanTransformation

Jerome Frost, Chair of Arup Group, discusses unlocking innovative financing for resilient infrastructure to ensure cities can develop and achieve a climate-safe future. Read more here https://lnkd.in/gQwJEJ9N Image source: Arup #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #urbansolutions #climatesafe

CLC represented Singapore at the #U20 Mayors Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, last week. The U20 Mayors Summit, convened by United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and Local Governments (UGLC) and C40 Cities brought together leaders and delegates from over 30 cities worldwide.   Executive Fellow Michael Koh spoke at several platforms during the Summit:   ● U20 Mayoral Plenary – he shared on Singapore’s approach of a circular economy and the call for cities to engage in knowledge sharing ● Closing Plenary - he encouraged cities to share knowledge, provide capability development and recognise best practices through Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize. Michael also spoke about, and invited all participating cities to the upcoming 10th edition of the World Cities Summit ● #COP30 Mayoral Briefing – Michael highlighted the COP SG Pavilion and called for cities to visit especially on Cities Day. CLC further connected with leaders from 24 cities and 6 international organisations across Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, and Africa, focusing on the value of global collaboration in tackling complex urban issues. We look forward to welcoming city leaders and more inspiring conversations in shaping the agenda for liveable and sustainable cities at the World Cities Summit 2026! #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #SingaporePavilion Ren Ai Lim