The world around us is changing, with the effect of climate change increasingly apparent. Cities occupy just three per cent of the earth’s land, but account for most of the global energy consumption and carbon emissions*.
Our cities are a key contributor to climate change, but they are also an integral part of the solution. Populations within cities are growing at an alarming rate, with urban growth driving environmental change, but inequalities remain. Infrastructure needs to be climate ready, looking at the adaptation of buildings already in existence and resilience in the built environment. This oncoming age of climate breakdown alongside rapid urbanisation, means urban transformation is essential if cities are to address these challenges ahead and meet global climate and development goals.
NOW LIVE > Watch our 2024 programme here: ‘Urban Evolution: Our Future Cities‘.
To explore the future of our cities, and draw inspiration and insight from leading experts and innovators in the built environment, ITN Business has launched Urban Evolution: Our Future Cities, as part of the Net Zero Festival on 22–23 October 2024.
Presented by broadcaster and anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota, in ITN’s London studio, the programme focuses on the organisations leading the way when it comes to:
- Creating more resilient, affordable and accessible cities
- The innovative solutions to cut carbon emissions
- Initiatives to promote good mental, physical and social health
In our 2024 programme we share powerful case study led stories and highlight the impact on the ground these innovations and solutions have on individuals and communities.
Urban Evolution: Our Future Cities also features insightful interviews from industry thought leaders Business Green, Smart Cities Council, UK100, UK Green Building Council and the World Green Building Council.
*Source: World Economic Forum
