CDP: Global cities need $86bn investment to deliver climate-related infrastructure projects

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New data from CDP highlights the urgent need for increased climate finance to support the roll out of low carbon and climate resilient urban infrastructure projects

At least $86bn is needed to deliver the next generation of climate-related infrastructure projects that can help cities worldwide adapt to escalating climate impacts. That is the conclusion of the latest...

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