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45% of the world’s 8.2 billion #people live in #cities
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45% of the world’s 8.2 billion people live in cities
Nearly 45% of the world's 8.2 billion people live in cities, doubling urban population share since 1950. This rapid growth changes how...
Singapore Tops Global Luxury Index Again
Singapore holds its position as the world's most expensive city for luxury goods. This marks its third consecutive year at the top....
Bridging Rural and Urban The Vital Role of Mid Sized Cities...
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Mid-Sized Cities Play Crucial Role in Rural Development, Food Security
A new FAO study highlights the vital role of mid-sized cities in providing services, enhancing rural livelihoods, and ensuring food security. Two-thirds of the world’s population live within an hour of an urban centre, emphasizing the importance of smaller urban areas.
Nexus of City Dynamics and Racial Bias
Explore how the population, diversity, and segregation of cities influence unconscious racial biases, shaping social interactions and systemic racism
Africa Flock to Rivers and Cities, Amplifying Climate-Induced Risks
A groundbreaking study reveals that climate change-induced droughts in Africa have led populations to migrate toward rivers and cities, increasing flood risks. Explore the cyclical nature of this migration, exemplified by Somalia's challenges, and the urgent need for proactive strategies and governmental support in the face of climate-induced displacement
Growing Urban Challenge: Over 1 Billion People in Slums
Approximately 1.1 billion people worldwide reside in slums and informal settlements within urban areas, which often perpetuate poverty and restrict opportunities for growth. Cities and their surroundings act as dynamic hubs for innovation, culture, and economic prospects, attracting both talent and investments.
Making Cities Greener Doesn’t Just Capture Carbon – It Reduces It
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Sweden, the United States, and China have unveiled a path towards carbon neutrality for dozens of European cities within the next decade. Their findings demonstrate that by integrating nature into urban infrastructure, cities can not only capture carbon emissions but also significantly reduce them.
Cities at Heart of Climate Change
Cities - home to more than half of the world’s population and responsible for about 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions – are at the heart of the climate challenge, according to a World Bankreport. A new World Bank report, "Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate," looks into the role cities play in both stopping climate change and protecting people from its impacts.
