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Over 50% of the world’s population is living in major cities, and an estimated 2.4 billion are expected to live in urban areas in the next 30 years. Cities need to be able to reduce their waste and energy consumption by creating green spaces for people and businesses. Green spaces can also be used to provide shelter for wildlife and reduce pollution. Cities should be encouraged to use green infrastructure to reduce waste and build up their own reserves of energy and water resources to meet the needs of the community.