Sustainability

A bridge too far out
Sikkim's bamboo and cane footbridges, engineered with indigenous ingenuity, are a sturdy alternative to carbon-heavy structures.
Cities' growth pains
Rapid urbanisation poses challenges for the future, but it also provides opportunities and fosters innovation.
Birds and the city
Sparse remnant habitats can boost urban biodiversity if native trees are left alone, and waterfronts are not tampered with.
Cities of the future
How they are reinventing themselves to fight climate change – and creating models for others to follow.
A change of clothes
The textile industry is one of the world’s biggest polluters. But it is innovating its way to a more sustainable future.