Urban development in Asia-Pacific

Today, cities face many complex, interconnected challenges: from climate shocks, to inequality, to harnessing the power of new technologies. At the heart of these challenges lies a structural governance deficit — local governments often operate with limited resources, disjointed mandates, and outdated models that cannot keep pace with intense economic, social, environmental, and digital change. 

A sustainable urban future goes beyond reducing emissions or adopting new technologies. It means designing cities that place people and nature at the centre-celebrating inclusivity, ensuring equal access to education, healthcare, safe public spaces, and building infrastructure that protects both human and planetary health.