On April 2 nd , 2002, ten short statements on the subject of sustainability were jointly declared by the UN Environment Programme and the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives in Melbourne, Australia. The blueprint created by the ten Melbourne Principles guides decision-makers worldwide to foster a more healthy, sustainable and beneficial environment where human beings and nature can live and develop together for a better tomorrow. The ten Melbourne Principles are as follows: 1. Provide a long-term vision for cities based on... more

The main event of the Urban Forum of the UN Millennium Development Goals was held at the Langfang International Hotel, during the 15th China International Ecological Construction and Urban Development Exposition. This event was jointly organized by the UNDP, UN-HABITAT and UNEP. The IMCC, UN Pavilion of Shanghai Expo and Langfang Municipal Government undertook the job of running forum. Many prominent participants including Secretary General of G20 Research Center Mr. Long Yongtu, Chief Economist of Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Developmen... more

One of the most influential business-to-business real estate development and investment events, Cityscape Global 2010 was again successfully held in Dubai International Exhibition Centre on 4th-7th October. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), attended the exposition. This years event has brought together around 40,000 visitors from more than 115 countries to participate in the event. Inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,... more

Cityscape Asia Real Estate Investment and Development Exhibitions are well known large-scale meetings in the field of real estate investment and development in Asia. The conference includes both a professional exhibition and a conference, which focus on process of real estate investment and development. Asia Real Estate Investment and Development Exhibition 2010 (Cityscape Asia 2010) was held in Singapore from 17th to 20th May 2010. In attendance were around 4,000 investors, developers, government department heads, architects, designers, consul... more