Climate change is arguably the greatest challenge of our times, with COVID-19 further highlighting the need for a sustainable future. Despite the pandemic, urbanization is not slowing globally. Covering just 3% of the Earth’s surface, metropolitan systems are currently home to 55% of human beings and are expected to increase dramatically over the next 20 years. Cities are also responsible for about 60% of greenhouse gas emissions and 70% of solid waste, while absorbing around 70% of global energy. To fight climate change effectively, we ought to design more environmentally sustainable urban systems.
2021 may be a crucial year, and Italy plays a fundamental role as Chair of the G20 and Co-Chair of COP26, while the EU is trying hard to do its part with the Green Deal and the Next Generation EU.
What are the goals of more sustainable cities? What are the key elements of a much needed urban transformation? What is the expected impact of Covid-19 on this transformation?
What are the goals of more sustainable cities? What are the key elements of a much needed urban transformation? What is the expected impact of Covid-19 on this transformation?
