1、Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for CitiesShanghai Scientific&Technical PublishersUN-HabitatBureau International des ExpositionsShanghai Municipal Peoples GovernmentSupported by Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the Peoples Republic of ChinaA Guide for Sustainable Urban Devel
2、opmentin the 21st Century2024 Annual ReportSHANGHAI MANUALHow can cities unlock green economy opportunities and engage young people to accelerate green growth?What is the role of young people in shifting fundamental beliefs and behaviours on climate change and building climate awareness among local
3、communities?What is the role of technology and digital innovation in driving youth-led climate action?These are some of the questions that this years edition of the Shanghai Manual strives to answer,presenting scalable solutions for municipal actors across the globe.The Shanghai Manual 2024:A Guide
4、for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century,represents the multilateral cooperation between the United Nations Human Settlements Programme(UN-Habitat),the Bureau of International Expositions,and the Municipal Government of Shanghai,the Peoples Republic of China.In line with the theme of Wo
5、rld Cities Day 2024,this years report focuses on Youth leading climate and local action for cities.”It highlights global urban best practices in the spheres of economy,society,environment,culture,governance,and international cooperation.The report also features a special chapter on technology and di
6、gital innovation for youth-led climate action,as well as a chapter on the winning cities of the Shanghai Award 2024.While urban areas across the world face unparalleled converging environmental crises,young people,ambitious innovators and changemakers hold the key to tackling the climate crisis.To m