Urban areas are growing at an unprecedented rate, with over half of the world’s population of nearly 4 billion people now residing in cities. By 2050, the number is expected to swell to over 6.5 billion−approximately two-thirds of humanity. Rapid urbanization provides opportunities, yet challenges come in tandem. How cities respond to this fast-paced growth will have a long-lasting impact on the global environment. [2]
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/catalyzing-solutions-sustainable-cities
[2] http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/Catalyzing-Solutions-for-Sustainable-Cities.pdf
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/global-environment-facility
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/urbanisation
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/urban-planning
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/urban-management
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/urban-environment
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/global