COP31: Cities rise up the climate agenda as leaders face demands for action

Milan is transforming from a heavily industrialised metropolis into a leader in urban green architecture and sustainability.

From flooded homes to melting Himalayan glaciers, the human cost of climate change took centre stage at COP31 on Thursday, as world leaders turned their attention to protecting cities and vulnerable communities, while activists challenged governments to do more.

Resilient cities: Leaders hold a historic dialogue on housing, urban resilience and climate action.

Leaders’ Summit: Vulnerable countries demand greater protection and access to climate finance.

Negotiations: Divisions persist over funding adaptation and accelerating climate action.

Climate justice: Greta Thunberg joins activists from Nepal and Australia in demanding change.

Disaster risk financing : New UN platform aims to unlock more than $3 billion to protect 75 million people from climate shocks by 2030.

Climate change is often paired with images of melting glaciers, disappearing forests and devastating fires. But for millions living in cities, the crisis is increasingly knocking on their doors.

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