March 28, 2024
  • A report titled “Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate” was released recently by the World Bank.
  • It highlighted the role of cities in addressing global climate challenge.

MAJOR FINDINGS

  • Number of people living in cities increased from 1.19 billion to 4.46 billion between 1970 and 2022.
  • Cities are responsible for approximately 70%of global greenhouse gas emissions.
  • North American cities are the largest per capita emitters, while cities in Sub-Saharan Africa remain lowest per capita emitters on average.
  • Cities in lower-income countries account for only 14% of global urban CO2 emissions.
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