Biodiverse cities understand that a diverse natural world is the foundation of human existence, as it is necessary for both survival and quality of life.
A sustainable city is marked by a green economy, a healthy and happy community, smart infrastructure, and are biodiverse, low-carbon, resilient and resource-efficient.
Low-carbon, low-emission or even carbon-neutral cities,are signposts to sustainability and global climate change mitigation.
A resilient city is low risk to natural and man-made disasters. It reduces its vulnerability by building on its capacity to respond to climate change challenges, disasters and economic shocks.
A Biodiverse city considers its relationship with nature both within and beyond its administrative boundaries, and delivers sustainable solutions to natural risks and urban development challenges.
Resource-efficient City goes beyond minimizing the use of natural resources, and is productive, competitive and sustainable.
Smart Urban Infrastructure is eco-efficient, low-carbon and resilient. It is the key to developing greener cities and economies.
A Green Urban Economy is productive and socially inclusive. It pursues to improve human well-being and local natural resource use, while reducing future costs, ecological scarcities and environmental risks.
Healthy and Happy Community looks beyond GDP growth and is clean, healthy, inclusive, peaceful and safe. It is where people enjoy quality life and good governance, education, infrastructure and culture.