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Cities around the world are providing inspiring examples in the fight against climate change, according to a new report published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Cities Alliance and ICLEI -Local Governments for Sustainability.
The report, Liveable Cities: The Benefits of Urban Environmental Planning, showcases 12 examples of cities around the world. From the use of horse-drawn carriages to solve public transport shortage in Bayamo, Cuba to an emissions trading scheme in Taiyuan, China, various options are explored for sustainable urban development ranging from practical tools and comprehensive policies to innovative market mechanisms.
"Environmental management can boost city budgets, prove a strong marketing tool for attracting investors and contribute to public health and poverty eradication," said UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner. "A modern city can only be truly successful if it can convincingly demonstrate its green credentials by recognising its natural assets, creating efficient water, energy and transport infrastructure, and protecting its citizens in the face of present and future impacts of climate change," he added.
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