Since 2015, the Arcadis, a global consultancy company that operates in several areas, in partnership with United Nations Human Settlements Program, has developed a ranking of the most sustainable cities in the world. In total, 100 cities in more than 40 countries are analyzed, based on three pillars: environmental, social And economic.
Cities play an important role in fight against climate change and in the evolution towards a more sustainable lifestyle as they are a focus of energy consumption and waste production, which gives them the chance to, at the same time, become leaders in energy transition towards cleaner sources and changing consumer and environmental behaviors.
EITHER top 10 of Arcadis ranking (which you can see below) is marked by the presence of European cities: Oslo was considered, in 2022, the most sustainable city in the world. Second place is occupied by Stockholm, in Sweden, and the third by Tokyo, in Japan.
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The reasons that make Oslo lead the ranking are several. Firstly, the Norwegian capital has sustainable public transport. On the other hand, the abundance of green spaces and the good air quality They are a reflection of public policies that aim to maintain prosperity in the European capital, which is also notable for its responsible use of electricity.
In turn, Stockholm comes in second place due, above all, to social factor. The balance between personal life and work is the city's greatest highlight, which also presents good results when it comes to air quality. The Swedish capital is also known for its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
Closing the top 3, Tokyo, the only Asian city among the first twenty placed is highlighted, above all, due to theeconomic factor and also for itsgigantic transport infrastructure . The Japanese capital has, over the years, made significant efforts topromote sustainability in various fields beyond transport, such as in energy efficiency, waste management and environmental awareness among the population.
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