Future of the Environment

6 ways that cities across the world can become more sustainable 

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The foundations of a more sustainable world can begin with our cities. Image: Unsplash/Linda Yuan

Nick Godfrey
Director, Coalition For Urban Transitions
Robin King
Director Of Knowledge Capture & Collaboration, WRI Ross Center For Sustainable Cities
Freya Stanley-Price
Communications Manager, Coalition For Urban Transitions
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