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The rise of the megacities: Over half the world now lives in urban areas
Urbanisation is reshaping the world, with more than 4.3 billion people—55% of the global population—now residing in cities. By 2050, this figure is expected to reach 68% , reflecting both demographic ...
Motorola Solutions: Product Shifts And Increasing Global Urbanization Will Accelerate Growth
Motorola Solutions has shown impressive growth, and its products ensure continued demand and revenue stability. Learn why MSI ...
Global cities grapple with how to cool ‘urban heat islands’
Paris is one of many cities around the world grappling with how to adapt and design urban areas as climate change drives more ...
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Harmonizing Urban and Rural Definitions for Better International Comparisons
The Degree of Urbanisation manual, developed by six international organizations, standardizes the classification of cities, ...
Indian urbanisation is slowing down: What can be done?
Urbanisation is both a driver and a result of economic development. Many economic and social activities thrive in these ...
New study highlights the impact of rapid urbanization on the emergence of zoonotic diseases
Nearly 3.5 billion people live in the messy transition zone between cities and wild places, where agriculture abuts homes; ...
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Global Workshop on Climate Change and Urban Resilience: Cities’ Response to Disasters and Extreme Weather Events
On the other hand, urban areas are also the engines of national economies, generating more than 80% of the global GDP today, and creating many opportunities for sustainable development. Both ...