It takes a city: the case for collaborative climate action
A new report released by AECOM and the non-profit organisation CDP has highlighted that cities internationally are increasingly seeking greater public-private collaboration to tackle the impact of climate change. More than half of respondents believe collaboration between city governments, companies, investors and regional governments to mitigate the impact of climate change will lead to opportunities for the development of new businesses or industries linked to climate change action. This is the fifth year that AECOM has partnered with CDP, a not-for-profit that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. The report, "It takes a city: The case for collaborative climate action", reveals the challenges faced by global cities and the opportunities they see for collaboration. Nearly 300 global cities have called for collaborative action to combat the economic and environmental impact of the changing climate. The report estimates that the 720 climate change-related projects required by cities represented in the report are worth a combined $26bn.