Cities andClimate Action

António Guterres

"The fight against climate change and the struggle to achieve more sustainable and equitable urbanization are two sides of the same coin. When buildings, homes and vital infrastructure like water and transportation systems are poorly planned, built and managed, they are no match for climate-fueled disasters like rising seas, heatwaves, and other extreme weather impacts. This challenge disproportionately affects the poorest and most vulnerable people.