Echo of Cities | Xianning, China: Co-creating a New Chapter in a Child-Friendly City

Editor's notes In 2023, the "Enhancing traffic safety near schools through a child-friendly collaborative construction and sharing approach" of Xianning, China, was awarded the 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation, and became the "City of Your Choice" with 2.07 million votes i

Exploring Sustainable Innovations in Urban Sanitation Facilities

World Toilet Day (WTD) officially established by the United Nations in 2013, is held annually on November 19 to raise awareness of global sanitation issues and promote the goal of clean toilets and sanitation for all.The theme for World Toilet Day 2024 is “Toilets: A Place for Peace.” This theme hig

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Building an Accessible World Together

Editor's Note International Day of Persons with Disabilities (observed every December 3) was established by the United Nations in 1992 to raise awareness about the rights, well-being, and social contributions of persons with disabilities, and to promote the creation of an inclusive society. Dec