The world’s population is rapidly changing and moving to urban areas. Accordingly to UN, by 2050, it is projected that two-thirds of the global population will live in cities. Cities are significant contributors to environmental degradation, including air pollution, resource consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. Cities are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events.
Urban leadership paradigms must adapt to new realities of climate resilience, including sustainable transportation, resilient infrastructure, and green building practices.
The need for a new urban leadership paradigm that prioritizes the integration of cities, sustainability, and innovation is essential to address the complex challenges and opportunities of our rapidly urbanizing world.
they need to lead their organizations in the future urban city. The course will cover a wide range of topics, including:
- The trends and challenges facing future urban cities
- New leadership strategies for managing complexity, uncertainty, and change
- How to create a culture of innovation and collaboration
- How to build a sustainable and equitable city
- How to lead in a crisis