Morocco is experimenting with permeable 'sponge' pavement in Marrakech and Agadir, aiming to reduce urban heat islands, improve drainage, and filter pollutants through evaporation-based cooling, as part of its 'Marrakech Sustainable City' program.
British Columbia is investing $500,000 in a 70-hectare restoration of the Cowichan Estuary, aiming to boost biodiversity, enhance climate resilience, and support Indigenous stewardship, with the project being the largest of its kind on Vancouver Island.
South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will implement a Green Remodeling support program to enhance energy performance and climate disaster resilience in aging public buildings. 318 buildings were selected for the program.
At WUF13 in Baku, Middle East and North Africa housing discussions moved beyond construction to focus on resilience, dignity, and social stability, linking policy with employment and climate adaptation.
