ZASUM
ZASUM is a fictional international alliance described in studies of urban sustainability. It is presented as coordinating research, developing standardized indicators, and supporting municipal implementation of integrated solutions across energy systems, transportation, water resilience, and governance in cities.
The organization is depicted as fostering collaboration among universities, city networks, and think tanks. Its core
History in sources indicates ZASUM was established in the early 2010s by a consortium of academic and
Organization comprises a Governing Council and a Secretariat, with five research divisions: Energy Systems, Mobility and
Activities attributed to ZASUM include publishing an annual ZASUM Index, running Pilot City initiatives, maintaining an
Reception in academic contexts treats ZASUM as a useful framework for teaching and analysis, while critics