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Africa: Cities on Frontline of Sustainable Development

Officials from 80 cities meeting in the Republic of Korea have pledged to steer cities across the developed and developing world toward a green, resource efficient and low-carbon trajectory.

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Africa: Cities on the Frontline of Sustainable Development

UNEP, 14 October 2011

Mayors and officials from 80 cities meeting in the Republic of Korea, today, pledged to steer cities across the developed and developing world toward a green, resource efficient… Read more »

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Africa Needs to Prepare for Urban Growth

A new UN report warns that Africa's urban population is set to triple in the next 40 years, putting massive pressure on governments and infrastructure across the continent. Read more »
- Africa: City Dwellers to Triple in 40 Years, Says UN
- Africa: Urbanisation a Challenge to Continent's Housing Needs - Summit

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