It is projected that by 2050 the proportion of global population living in cities will rise to 70% and many cities will come under increasing threat of rising sea levels, floods and changing weather patterns due to climate change. MUL works with cities to collect and analyse data, model scenarios, formulate and implement evidenced based strategies for mitigating and adapting to the challenges of rapid urbanisation and climate change, including the enormous pressures they bring on urban infrastructure and services. From carbon and emissions reduction strategies to waste solution implementation, climate change adaptation measures, land use and construction, transportation, water and energy solutions we enable cities with insight, innovation and technology tools they require for their transition to smart, sustainable, circular and low carbon cities.
MUL also collaborates with the Commonwealth environmental investment platform (CEIP) to run briefing programmes for delegates from Commonwealth cities to develop relevant knowhow and share experience. This may also facilitate innovative procurement, commercial planning and finance. Visits to local implementation sites are also arranged to observe first-hand and understudy successful sustainability projects.
Programme highlights
Sustainable development and construction
How urban structure can affect sustainability from an air quality perspective
Transport and land use planning
Sustainable waste and water management in urban areas
