Some general information about cities

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This website exists to inspire and encourage everyone who lives and works in urban areas to play a part in improving them. There are many challenges to overcome, but when people work together to change things we can lead happier, healthier and safer lives, nature benefits, and we can leave a better world for tomorrow's generations.

The website includes profiles of many cities around the world.

Around the world, C40 cities are taking bold climate action, leading the way towards a healthier and more sustainable future.

This network brings together over 200 Chief Resilience Officers, partners, practitioners, and researchers for a common goal - to optimise city resilience around the world.

Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) is a cross-stakeholder initiative for improving local resilience through advocacy, sharing knowledge and experiences, establishing mutually reinforcing city-to-city learning networks, injecting technical expertise, connecting multiple layers of government and building partnerships. 

The WEF has a dedicated section for cities and urbanisation...

Which factors determine whether a city makes it onto the list of the world’s fastest growing cities? In the latest in a series focusing on the transition to a predominantly urban world, David Satterthwaite takes a closer look.

Transitioning to zero-carbon transport globally is essential to keep climate change in check. Yet five years after the Paris Climate Agreement, transport emissions are still rising. Our current environment is not helping.

The RMI helps cities shape critical policy at the state, provincial, and national levels.

Maplecroft's Cities@Risk series ranks the world’s 576 largest urban centres on their exposure to a range of environmental and climate-related threats. 99 of the world’s 100 riskiest cities are in Asia, including 37 in China and 43 in India.

This piece by the UN Environment program describes how cities can play a vital part in greening the world economy.

Cities with Nature is an initiative that recognises and enhances the value of nature in and around cities across the world. It provides a shared platform for cities and their partners to engage and connect, working with shared commitment towards a more sustainable urban world.

Contrary to popular belief, living in densely populated cities can offer many health benefits – even during a pandemic.