Unsustainable Urbanization and the Opportunity for Smart Cities

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1 Unsustainable Urbanization and the Opportunity for Smart Cities

2 Your guide to a world of opportunities #globalopportunity

3 WHY WE MAKE IT

4 Who we are Three principal partners

5 In human decision-making, losses loom larger than gains. Kahneman & Tversky

6 If, faced with risk, we are hesitant to take the first step what then, can make us take a big leap?

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9 To motivate and inspire collaborative action on some of the greatest challenges ahead by offering: 1. A positive mindset and narrative 2. A collaborative process engaging stakeholders and experts

10 WHAT IT IS

11 An investigation of five of the most important risks facing societies today Criteria for risks: - Of global importance - Actionable - Timely - Uncertainty is low real challenge

12 By uncovering the opportunities they also present Criteria for opportunities: - Addresses the risk - Opportunities for society first - Sustainable

13 and testing these against the people we need to engage in a transition to a safe and sustainable future private businesses Insights: - How optimistic are different regions/age groups/sectors about our ability to seize the opportunities - Which opportunities represent the preferred strategy choice for addressing the risks in regions/sectors etc. - From both a society and a business perspective

14 BUT, it is also: a demonstration of the Opportunity Mindset a collaborative process designed to provide insights that facilitate action 5 Risks 8 Panels 15 Opportunities 120 Solutions 6,160 private and public sector leaders Global Opportunity Report

15 5 RISKS 15 OPPORTUNITIES

16 RISK 1 EXTREME WEATHER Human society is becoming increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events.

17 RISK 2 LACK OF FRESH WATER Lack of fresh water threatens health and social cohesion and poses risks to food and energy security.

18 RISK 4 NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES NCDs pose a significant threat to lives, livelihoods and economic development globally.

19 RISK 5 LOCK-IN TO FOSSIL FUELS Large investments in fossil fuels create a lock-in inhibiting reductions in GHG

20 RISK 3 UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION Cost of congestion, pollution, and the detrimental health effects of rapidly growing cities threaten future prosperity.

21 RISK 3 UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION Cost of congestion, pollution, and the detrimental health effects of rapidly growing cities threaten future prosperity.

22 BEST OPPORTUNITY UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION

23 BEST OPPORTUNITY UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION Compact, Green and Connected Cities A favorite in China and India Not for those aged 50 and above

24 BEST OPPORTUNITY UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION Compact, Green and Connected Cities

25 BEST OPPORTUNITY UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION Compact, Green and Connected Cities

26 THE RUNNERS-UPS UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION Rural Growth Initiatives Good for finance but No New Biz Not for Europe and North America

27 THE RUNNERS-UPS UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION Rural Growth Initiatives Good for finance but No New Biz Not for Europe and North America

28 THE RUNNERS-UPS UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION Rural Growth Initiatives Smart Cities Good for finance but No New Biz Not for Europe and North America Favourite among the young Top choice in China

29 THE RUNNERS-UPS UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION Rural Growth Initiatives Smart Cities Good for finance but No New Biz Favourite among the young Top choice in China

30 BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION?

31 BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION? Compact, Green and Connected Cities Rural Growth Initiatives Smart Cities #2 #5 #1 #1 #15 #6 #14 #15 #13

32 BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION?

33 BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION? Smart Cities Compact, Green and Connected Cities Rural Growth Initiatives

34 BEST OPPORTUNITY UNSUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION

35 Your guide to a world of Opportunities GlobalOpportunityNetwork.org #GlobalOpportunity