'We need the full backing of central governments': 350 cities and firms call for climate action support

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Cities contribute to 60 per cent of greenhouse gases, despite only taking up three per cent of the Earth's surface | Credit: iStock
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Cities contribute to 60 per cent of greenhouse gases, despite only taking up three per cent of the Earth's surface | Credit: iStock

Smart City Sustainability Charter calls on world leaders to acknowledge the role cities can play in tackling climate change

Over 350 cities and organisations from around the world have backed a sustainability charter committing signatories to a raft of urban improvement efforts, encompassing issues such as air quality, the...

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