Global Future Council on the Future of Cities
Global Future Council on the Future of Cities
Council Description
Cities are the engine of the global economy and home to a growing majority of the world’s population. In the face of increasing global challenges, from inequality to climate change, how can cities advance and inform more inclusive and sustainable models of urban development?
Co-Chair
Carlo Ratti, Director, SENSEable City Laboratory, MIT - Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Undersecretary‐General of the United Nations; Executive Director, UN Habitat
Council Manager
Jeff Merritt, Head of Urban Transformation, Member of the Executive Committee - C4IR Platform, World Economic Forum
Forum Agenda blogs
Latest publications
Delivering climate-resilient cities using a systems approach
Accelerating urban inclusion for a just recovery
Using digital technology for a green and just recovery
In collaboration with PwC: Rethinking city revenue & finance: A
Smart at Scale: Cities to Watch
Making Affordable Housing a Reality in Cities
Podcast series
Mobilizing thought leadership for impact
The Global Future Councils serve as a brain trust for leaders from government, business and civil society, and support the Forum’s mission by bringing together experts bound by a shared mission to discuss the most critical issues, generate insights and analysis, and collaborate in shaping agendas.
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