situates the issue of green growth within the nexus of urbanisation and environmental challenges now facing China. This is … followed by a review of environmental and quality of life challenges posed by rapid urbanisation. Opportunities for national …

country along an urban-rural continuum. The degree of urbanisation classification defines cities, towns and semi-dense areas …

evidence that urbanisation contributes to better economic outcomes and higher living standards. It shows that across most socio …-economic dimensions, cities significantly outperform the countries in which they are located. In Africa, urbanisation accounts for … urbanisation on economic performance and quality of life extend beyond city boundaries, also benefiting rural areas. The report …