CHINA-SINGAPORE TIANJIN ECO-CITY WINS AWARD FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENT ENVIRONMENT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City has been honoured as a global green and smart city under the New Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards at the 20th Annual Session of Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS) & New Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards Ceremony 2025.

The ceremony took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on Nov 5, marking a historic milestone as it is the first Chinese city ever to secure this prestigious category, according to a statement from the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Administrative Committee.

During the event, China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment Development Co Ltd president, Zhang Yongchang shared the eco-city's pioneering practices, including its forward-looking top-level design, initiatives to drive innovation and leadership, and efforts to build a greener, smarter, and more resilient urban ecosystem.

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Established by GFHS in partnership with leading global bodies, including the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, the award stands as a benchmark of excellence in sustainable urban development and human settlements.

The award's rigorous evaluation framework spans six core dimensions, namely spatial planning & development, basic services, environment, economy, society, and culture–encompassing 18 categories and 95 key indicators to ensure only the most impactful, forward-thinking projects are recognised.

For this year's selection, China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City submitted its application jointly via the eco-city's administrative committee and its investment and development company.

Competing against over 400 cities and projects worldwide, the eco-city distinguished itself through its visionary strategy, resilient infrastructure, replicable development models, long-term sustainability goals, and tangible progress in green urbanisation, ultimately earning a spot among the 19 global winners.

The GFHS annual session, a key platform for global urban stakeholders, brought together over 300 representatives from governments, businesses, academia, and international organisations across more than 40 countries.

-- BERNAMA