Nature Cities

Our February issue is out and includes a Focus on urban birds! In this month's issue, we feature a Focus on urban birds, which highlights key ecological, historical and social dimensions that shape how bird persist and thrive in cities. nature.com/natcities/volu…

Our January issue is now live! This month, we explore how cities seek safety from a range of risks and stresses, including tragic urban fires, the growing burdens of climate change, challenges in urban development, and beyond. nature.com/natcities/volu…

Our December issue is now live! This month, we cover urban blue and green spaces, car usage, railway infrastructure, water access, wastewater management, social segregation, climate adaptation and more. nature.com/natcities/volu…

Check out Nature Outlook: Cities at nature.com/immersive/citi…, featuring contents from us and others in Nature Portfolio. Explore ideas for building healthier, happier, and more sustainable #cities!

Our November issue is now live! This issue includes a Focus on informal settlements in African cities, featuring local voices and perspectives. Explore the Focus here: nature.com/collections/hh… & much more contents in this issue: nature.com/natcities/volu…

Our October issue is now live! Building urban resilience and sustainable futures is at the heart of the new Nature Cities issue - shorturl.at/LV3qU

Our September issue is now live! We feature a joint Focus with @NatureClimate, highlighting how #cities are emerging as key players in combating #climatechange. Explore the full content here: shorturl.at/Dl3yO & much more contents in this issue: shorturl.at/s21Dt

Our August issue is now live! This issue demonstrates how moderate doses of greenness provide the greatest psychological benefits, while exploring the ecological networks and equitable access needed for resilient urban health. shorturl.at/opKOi

Our July issue is now live! Explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the way cities operate, evolve, and serve their residents. nature.com/natcities/volu… Cover image from Long et al. #DgitialEra #UrbanTech #FutureCities"

Our June issue is out! nature.com/natcities/volu…

Our February issue is out and worth the wait (including its Focus on New Directions for Smart Cities)! nature.com/natcities/

Our January 2025 issue is live! nature.com/natcities/volu…

The December issue of Nature Cities is now live! nature.com/natcities/volu…

It's today! Join us at our event in @WUF_UNHabitat: 1:30 pm, Urban Library, Room A

@WUF_UNHabitat @Gaotrain @UICGCI @geci @amiraosman0

@WUF_UNHabitat We have a panel on local actions and global relevance with Fujie Rao (@gaotrain, Shanghai), Teresa Córdova (@UICGCI), Christopher Berry (Chicago), Geci Karuri-Sebina (@geci, Johannesburg) and Amira Osman (@amiraosman0, Pretoria). Join us Tuesday 1:30 pm at Urban Library Room A.

The @WUF_UNHabitat starts today in Cairo. We are excited to connect with policymakers, researchers, and everyone attending here to think through the current and future urban challenges 👇

Image credits: zbruch/E+/Getty

covers how a similar plurality of approaches to urban research and practice is needed to achieve more inclusive and resilient cities: rdcu.be/dYAxf 👇

Today we observe World Cities Day, now in its tenth anniversary and celebrated in Alexandria, Egypt. This year’s theme is youth, climate and local actions, and our Editorial this month 👇