Why smart cities must become integrated urban ecosystems
Jan 10, 2026 · With 45% of the world's population already living in urban areas, here's how integrated smart cities can create a more sustainable and connected world.
Why investing in cities is the strategy for global stability
Oct 7, 2025 · Fragile cities are global risks. Investing in urban crisis response in them is a strategy for stability, security and prosperity, not an act of charity.
These global cities are working to protect nature and biodiversity
Nov 27, 2025 · Cities are struggling to balance rising populations with protecting urban biodiversity. Global cities including San Francisco and Durban are stepping up action to protect habitats. Drawing …
Global trade is changing – these cities are seizing the moment
Mar 5, 2025 · In an era of geopolitical and trade tensions, cities have more opportunities to shine and businesses more chances to spread across multiple countries.
Why global cities may drive the new wave of globalisation
Apr 18, 2023 · Are international cities that can navigate international uncertainty, accommodate diverse talents and develop critical networks the future of globalisation?
Cities drive global prosperity - The World Economic Forum
Jun 19, 2024 · With urbanization and global prosperity interlinked, defining and analyzing the cities of the future has never been more pressing. The UN's definition of an 'economic city' is a good basis for …
Why inclusive cities are essential for economic resilience
Jul 11, 2025 · Recent data from the Open for Business City Ratings, covering 149 cities across three continents, shows that inclusive cities have a competitive advantage.
Demographic Trends and Urbanization - World Bank Group
May 19, 2021 · Global demographic trends are at a turning point. As population growth rates continue to decline in every region of the world, and in the face of an unprecedented aging of global population, …
Urban Development Overview - World Bank Group
Today, over 4 billion people around the world – more than half the global population – live in cities. This trend is expected to continue. By 2050, with the urban population more than doubling its current size, …
How 5 global cities are innovating with generative AI | World Economic ...
Jul 24, 2024 · From self-driving trucks in Dallas to Buenos Aires’s chatbot, generative AI is being trialled and implemented in cities worldwide. Here are five examples.