UN-Habitat’s World Cities Report 2024

On November 5, 2024, UN-Habitat released the World Cities Report 2024, analyzing the impact of climate change on urban areas.

Key Highlights

  • Rising Temperatures:By 2040, nearly 2 billion urban residents will experience a 0.5°C temperature increase.
  • Urban Vulnerabilities: Billions of people face higher threats from flooding, cyclones, and extreme weather.
  • Climate Resilience Funding Gap:
    • Required Investment – $4.5–$5.4 trillion annually.
    • Current Funding: $831 billion (less than 20% of the required amount).
  • Urban green space coverage decreased from 19.5% in 1990 to13.9% in ....
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