United Nations Development Programme

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Urbanization is one of the defining trends of this century and a key driver of development. By 2050, around 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities and towns. However, urban centers across the world are experiencing decay for a variety of different reasons. The failure of urban planning, changes in socioeconomic conditions, suburbanization, urban sprawl, and economic deprivation all contribute to depriving those in urban areas of services and economic opportunities. Cities also use 75% of global energy and are responsible for 70% of global carbon emissions. As the world spirals closer to a global climate crisis, the UNDP has been called to take action in these two crises by pushing cities across the world for an effective, safe, and sustainable renewal.