Cities are shaped as much by light as they are by stone and steel. Yet in today’s urban environments, natural sunlight is rarely treated as a design priority. Streets overheat where asphalt traps solar radiation, buildings block daylight from reaching public spaces, and artificial lighting disrupts both wildlife and human health. The result is not just discomfort, but higher rates of chronic disease, rising energy costs, and ecosystems under stress.

Why Life Is Better with a Little More Green? As cities grow denser and hotter, science points to one clear remedy: green space. Here’s what science says about how greenery sustains our bodies and cities.

Saudi Green Initiative Day highlights large-scale environmental action—10 billion trees, 278 million tonnes of emissions reduced annually, and 30% of land and sea protected by 2030.

As cities in arid climates face rising temperatures, water scarcity, and air pollution, afforestation emerges as a powerful solution. Green Riyadh—one of the world’s most ambitious urban greening projects—is transforming the Saudi capital with 7.5 million trees, cooling the city, improving air quality, and enhancing urban livability.

Nature is now a financial risk—Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund is leading a market shift, proving that investing in nature is an economic necessity.

At the first-ever COP-hosted event for cities, the WEF Global Commission on Nature-Positive Cities announces its commitment to shaping a more regenerative future for all.

What are Biodiversity Credits and how can they play a part in a climate positive future?