And cities are taking every opportunity to pursue the twin goals of urban sustainability and economic growth. World leaders made a commitment through the Paris Agreement, but it's up to cities to deliver on that ambition and prevent runaway climate change. For every one Real they have spent on the Olympic Games, they have invested five Reais on ensuring a sustainable legacy for the city. In fact, at the end of this year, mayors, urban experts, businesspeople and celebrities from around the world will come together at the C40 Mayors Summit in Mexico City. Today, 85 cities are members of the network, representing 650 million people and a quarter of the world's economy.

Source: Huffington Post August 09, 2016 12:22 UTC