New York, USA
Many of the world’s most pressing challenges – poverty, natural disasters, escalating prices for food and fuel – have important links with rapid urbanization.
Durban, South Africa
Allow me to express my appreciation to the Government of the Republic of South Africa for accepting to host this Summit, with the support of the Swedish Government through UN-HABITAT. This Youth and Cities Summit represents a very significant step for young people and how they perceive and are perceived around the world.