Green Metropolis: Shaping Climate-Smart Cities

Cities are the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and the most affected by climate risks. Urban planning is evolving with green buildings and resilient infrastructure, while technological advances like digital twins and AI optimize resource and space management. However, the threats of heatwaves and rising sea levels loom large, prompting global cities to innovate with flood defenses and heat mitigation strategies. How can urban planning step up to the challenges of our decade?