1 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Cities are our future. 2 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 By the year 2050, 3 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 more than 70% of the world's population will live in one. 4 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 But how will our world cope under the strain of 3 billion more city duelers. 5 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Together, cities already consume 80% of material and energy resources, 6 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 and produce 75% of all carbon emissions. 7 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 The high concentration of people and infrastructure 8 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 make them vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, 9 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 like raising sea levels, higher temperatures, and storm damage. 10 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 And in the developing world, many cities are growing faster 11 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 than the infrastructure that is needed to support them. 12 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Sustainability is the key and cities are striving for it. 13 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 When cities are sustainable, 14 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 they are more competitive, 15 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 more attractive to people and investments, 16 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 more able to lift their citizens out of poverty 17 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 and provide them with a great place to live, work and play. 18 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 All over the world, 19 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 cities rich and vibrant in their own cultures 20 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 are shaping their own ambitious plans for their sustainable futures 21 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 but sharing common aims: 22 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 to take real action on climate change, 23 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 to encourage economic development 24 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 to the benefit not the determent of the environment, 25 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 to become more resilient to disasters and the changing climate, 26 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 to improve the quality of life and well-being of citizens 27 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 fostering supportive and inclusive communities 28 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 in which everyone can thrive, 29 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 and to take advantage of smart technologies 30 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 to improve the efficiency of infrastructure 31 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 and provide citizens with better, more responsive services. 32 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 But how? 33 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 Even the most advanced cities can't make this journey alone. 34 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 And that's where business can help. 35 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 All over the world, 36 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 behind the drive towards a sustainable urban future 37 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 are businesses dedicated to finding and implementing the best solutions. 38 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 They're leading the way, 39 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 when it comes to creating integrated systems of urban infrastructure 40 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 where buildings, energy, mobility, water runways and communications 41 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 operate more efficiently and sustainably for the benefit of everyone. 42 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 But too often their expertise is introduced too late 43 99:59:59,999 --> 99:59:59,999 in their planning life cycle to be of full benefit.