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Urban visions - Making our cities sustainable | Eco India

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August 15, 2024

How can our cities house a growing population and serve their needs well, while also becoming sustainable and climate-resilient? We head to India, Bangladesh and Germany to look at what solutions are available and where more work is needed.

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