Steering urban growth: governance, policy and finance

"We live in an urban age. Over half the world’s population now lives in urban areas, while the urban population is expected to reach 60% by 2030. At the same time, the importance of cities for national economic growth and climate change continues to increase. Three groups of cities will be particularly important for the global economy and climate: Emerging Cities, Global Megacities and Mature Cities. When combined, these 468 cities are projected to contribute over 60% of global GDP growth and over half of global energy-related emissions growth between 2012 and 2030 under business as usual. Introduced the 3C model of urban development:
Pillar 1: Compact urban growth
Pillar 2: Connected infrastructure
Pillar 3: Coordinated governance This resource is particularly useful for local and national governments. "
 

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Evidence | 2014

Language(s): EN | Geographic Scope: City | Author/Publisher: Floater, G., Rode, P., Friedel, B. and Robert, A., The New Climate Economy