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With global solidarity and bold leadership, we can make sure everyone receives the care they need. World AIDS Day is an opportunity to re-affirm and refocus on our shared commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Director-General, World Health Organisation

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Vikram Kirloskar Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor @vikramkirloskar

Tackling #climatechange is crucial. It is a critical strategic requirement that businesses must address to all cost, as a collectively responsibility

ADB supports the Government of Bhutan’s Water Flagship Program and the National Integrated Water Resources Management Plan to improve climate change resilience and water sector performance

Luca di Mario

Urban Development Specialist for South Asia, Asian Development Bank

CJ Martha K Koome Chief Justice Republic of Kenya @CJMarthaKoome

Environmental considerations are not only important for sustainable development but are also necessary for us to holistically address the plight of the vulnerable in our society

Together we can imagine a greener city—one where the air is safe to breathe, our streets are lush with trees, and our natural world is thriving

Sadiq Khan

Mayor of London, United Kingdom

Mike Bloomberg UN Special Envoy for Climate Ambition & Solutions @MikeBloomberg

The faster we can move away from fossil fuels, the faster we can improve public health &create jobs

Urban TRIVIA

History of G20

G20 or Group of 20 is an international coalition of 20 countries which was formed in 1999 with an aim to maintain global economic stability. It started with a meeting of finance ministers and governors of central banks of seven countries. Enhancing economic and financial openness and bolstering financial systems was a key early accomplishment

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Cover Story

34 2022 An eventful yeaear for Indiaia

41 Inside

Volume 8, Issue 8 December 2022

Numerograph Leaderspeak

36 A rundown of 2022 38 Technology, data handling critical

Articles

40 Are cities fair, equitable to all? 42 B.Incube: Helping startups to find their feet 43 Low-carbon culture? Energy transitions urged to prioritise people

Regulars

6 Pin Point 8 Girl Power Project 12 Newscan 46 Urban Agenda

E-Dialogues

44 UU stresses on integrated urban discourse in 2022