It is vital that we build healthier towns and cities

By Samantha Deacon 2023-02-08T07:00:00

Given the proportion of people living in urban areas, we must make them as climate resilient and nature-friendly as possible, says Ramboll biodiversity specialist Samantha Deacon

The World Bank estimates that half of the global population is living in cities today. This number is set to more than double by 2050, at which point nearly seven out of 10 people will live in urban areas.

The World Bank also states that the expansion of urban land consumption is outpacing population growth by 50%, which is expected to add 1.2m sq km of new development to the planet by 2030. With this pressure on land and natural resources, cities must clearly play a vital role in tackling both climate and biodiversity crises.

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