OPINION

Yokohama and Bangkok team up

News, Takeharu Yamanaka and Chadchart Sittipunt, Published on 13/12/2025

» In Yokohama, our identity is tied to our port, a gateway to the world and a source of prosperity. But this also means we are on the front line of climate change. We have learned that protecting our city requires innovation, from advanced storm-water management to cool pavements that combat urban heat. Our experience has taught us that technology is vital, but its true value is realised when it is shared.