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Sustainable Cities Must Become Central to Climate Change Strategies

The World Bank

Aug 29, 2023

Approximately 56 percent of the world’s population—or 4.4 billion individuals—lives in a city. The growth of cities is expected to continue, with the urban population more than doubling its current size by 2050, at which point nearly 7 in 10 people will live in cities. If well managed, rapid urbanization presents an opportunity for sustainable growth, increased productivity, and innovation. Sustainable cities offer both adaptation and mitigation benefits in the face of growing threats from climate change. If poorly managed, however, urban density can reduce wellbeing and exacerbate carbon emissions.

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