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Book SynopsisThis book argues that accelerating action toward sustainability for and by cities and their inhabitants can make a huge difference to humanity’s endeavor to recover from current crises and build a sustainable future. It sheds light on cutting-edge concepts and actions toward sustainability that can taken by and for cities and with citizens. In this book, author Voula Mega takes the reader on a journey inside and across cities and highlights efforts toward a paradigmatic shift that reconciles human systems with nature. Leadership, education, innovation, trust and citizen empowerment all play a crucial role for the co-invention of a new model that balances human well-being, sustainable prosperity and the future of the planet. Building on robust evidence and inspired by best practices,
Human Sustainable Cities offers compelling messages and convincing advice to all stakeholders who are striving to overcome crises, speed up the path toward resilience and preparedness and bounce forward better.
Table of ContentsChapter1. A Planet of Cities at Times unlike Any Other: Towards the 2030 SustainableDevelopment Agenda.- Chapter2. Urban Ecology and Humanism: Pathways to Regeneration.- Chapter3. Climate-Conscious Cities: The Critical Decade.- Chapter4. The Energy Race to Decarbonisation.- Chapter5. Sustainable Circular Economies for Transformative Cities.- Chapter6. A New Social Contract for Healthy, Safe and Happy Cities for All.- Chapter7. Cities as Living Labs of Knowledge, Co-creation and Innovation.- Chapter8. Accountable Strategic Planning and Citizen Engagement.- Chapter9. Cities in Concert for the Global Sustainability Transition.- Annex: Best Practices, Lighthouse Initiatives and Paradigm Shifts.
