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Amager Bakke / CopenHill – A waste-to-energy plant that doubles as a recreational destination, featuring a ski slope, hiking trail, and climbing wall, all atop an otherwise industrial facility—showcasing creative, playful integration of sustainability and urban life

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Forest City in Johor is a pioneering sustainable urban development that integrates green technology, eco-friendly architecture, and advanced environmental management to create a harmonious living environment. The city is designed with extensive vertical greenery, including plants covering building façades and expansive rooftop gardens, which help reduce heat and improve air quality. It employs sophisticated water recycling systems that treat household sewage through artificial wetlands and reuse purified water for irrigation, while also capturing rainwater to support the abundant greenery. Forest City’s master plan includes the restoration of mangroves and protection of marine habitats to enhance ecosystem resilience.

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Known for its innovative green spaces, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable transportation systems, Singapore is a model for Asia’s sustainable urban development.

The city-state has invested heavily in renewable energy, and it is working to reduce its carbon footprint by transitioning to cleaner fuels and improving energy efficiency.

One initiative that Singapore has implemented is the Green Mark Certification scheme, which assesses buildings based on their environmental performance.

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Putrajaya:

Putrajaya is a pioneer in green city development, with a significant portion of its area dedicated to parks, lakes, and wetlands. The city is implementing various green initiatives, such as wetland construction, urban farming programs, and extensive tree planting. Putrajaya aims to become a green city by 2025, focusing on sustainability through inter-park connections, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle lanes.

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Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) hosts KL Car Free Morning every Sunday between 7AM and 9AM, during which major roads like Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, and Jalan Sultan Ismail are closed off to motor vehicles.

WHY IT MATTERS?

instead of cars, these mornings welcome cycling, joggers, walker to reclaiming urban spaces for active transport and nurturing healthier, low carbon habits

Event align with Malaysia’s commitment to reducing carbon emission under the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable development goals. It fosters community, wellness, and environmental awareness all at once.

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Known as the “green capital” of Brazil.

Famous for its innovative Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that has influenced public transport design worldwide.

Focus on affordable housing, green spaces, and waste management programs that involve community participation.

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Freiburg, Germany is often called Germany’s Green Capital because it’s been pushing eco-friendly policies since the 1970s.

Freiburg is home to the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Europe’s largest solar research center, and has many public and private buildings with rooftop solar panels.

Households are charged based on the amount of residual waste they produce, encouraging less waste generation.

Cycling Infrastructure – Over 400 km of bike paths; bicycles often have priority over cars in traffic planning.

Efficient Public Transit – Extensive tram network powered by renewable energy, integrated with regional trains and buses.

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iskandar puteri - A Green and Smart City in Malaysia

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iskandar puteri - A Green and Smart City in Malaysia

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Iskandar Puteri, located in Johor, is one of Malaysia’s fastest-growing cities and has been developed with sustainability as a core principle. The city integrates green urban design, with large parks, landscaped green corridors, and preserved mangrove areas to improve biodiversity and act as natural carbon sinks. These green spaces also help manage urban heat and provide recreational areas for residents.

In transport, Iskandar Puteri is improving eco-friendly mobility through electric buses, dedicated cycling paths, and pedestrian-friendly streets, aiming to cut down private car use and reduce carbon emissions. Its urban planning encourages mixed-use development so people can live, work, and shop within short distances, lowering the need for long commutes.

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Oslo is recognized as a leading example of urban sustainability, having been named the European Green Capital in 2019 and consistently ranking high in global sustainability indices.

In 2020, over 70% of cars bought in the city were electric. To encourage further adoption, the city offers generous incentives like free parking, access to bus lanes, reduced tolls, and extensive EV charging infrastructure.

The city's public transport is near-total electrified, with electric trams, buses, and ferries powered by renewable energy.

A quick fact, over 70% of cars purchased in Oslo in 2020 were electric, a testament to its leadership in embracing EV mobility.