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Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Cities are our future.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By the year 2050,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more than 70% of \Nthe world's population will live in one.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But how will our world cope under \Nthe strain of 3 billion more city duelers.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Together, cities already consume 80% \Nof material and energy resources,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and produce 75% of all carbon emissions.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The high concentration \Nof people and infrastructure
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,make them vulnerable \Nto the impacts of climate change,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like raising sea levels, \Nhigher temperatures, and storm damage.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And in the developing world,\Nmany cities are growing faster
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than the infrastructure \Nthat is needed to support them.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sustainability is the key\Nand cities are striving for it.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When cities are sustainable,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they are more competitive,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more attractive to people and investments,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more able to lift \Ntheir citizens out of poverty
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and provide them with \Na great place to live, work and play.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All over the world,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,cities rich and vibrant \Nin their own cultures
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are shaping their own ambitious plans\Nfor their sustainable futures
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but sharing common aims:
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to take real action on climate change,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to encourage economic development
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the benefit not the determent \Nof the environment,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to become more resilient \Nto disasters and the changing climate,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to improve the quality \Nof life and well-being of citizens
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,fostering supportive \Nand inclusive communities
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in which everyone can thrive,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to take advantage \Nof smart technologies
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to improve \Nthe efficiency of infrastructure
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and provide citizens with better, \Nmore responsive services.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But how?
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even the most advanced cities\Ncan't make this journey alone.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And that's where business can help.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All over the world,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,behind the drive towards \Na sustainable urban future
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are businesses dedicated to finding \Nand implementing the best solutions.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They're leading the way,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when it comes to creating \Nintegrated systems of urban infrastructure
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where buildings, energy, mobility, \Nwater runways and communications
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,operate more efficiently and sustainably \Nfor the benefit of everyone.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But too often their expertise \Nis introduced too late
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in their planning life cycle\Nto be of full benefit.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And there could be barriers\Nwhich stop valuable dialogue taking place.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's why the world business council\Nfor sustainable development
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,established \Nthe urban infrastructure initiative
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or UII.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,An innovative model \Nfor early collaboration
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between cities and business.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's a simple idea,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in ten cities around the world
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,experts from 14 leading companies\Nand municipal governments
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,gathered around one table,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,working together
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they identify new approaches\Nto realizing the city's visions
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of a sustainable future.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Innovative practical solutions emerged,
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,producing real benefits for \Nthe city's inner sustainability programs.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Could this new approach\Nwork for your town too?
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We think so.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Everyone wins.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Cities by identifying solutions
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that can make \Ntheir sustainability aspirations a reality
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and business
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by unlocking markets \Nfor new services and products
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,essential in creating \Nthe sustainable cities of the future.
Dialogue: 0,9:59:59.99,9:59:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To find out more go to:\Nwbcsd.org/urban-infrastructure.aspx