Most of the world’s population lives in urban areas, with the proportion
projected to reach 68% by 2050. Increasing urbanization contributes to biodiversity loss, increased material consumption, and climate change. Moving forward, urban planning needs to be inclusive and responsive to the needs of local communities and build on
participatory approaches that foster the engagement of marginalized actors while advancing access to basic services such as water and sanitation
The latest
Still Only One Earth policy brief shares that Achieving sustainable cities requires overcoming barriers between different levels of government, attending to urban-rural linkages, and fostering
decarbonization across the energy, transport, and building sectors.
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the brief
