In 15 years the world could arrive 1 billion slum dwellers – PortalSpozywczy.pl

Today in the cities of lives already 54 per cent. the world’s population in 2050. year it will be 66 percent. The challenge for the government will be poverty – currently live in slums billion people, and if nothing changes, in 15 years this number will double – according to a report EY.

750 largest cities in the world accounts for 57 per cent today. of global GDP, and by 2030. The figure rises to 61 percent. To 2030. In these major cities will be inhabited by 220 million middle-class consumers more, than now. They will be accounted for around 60 per cent. global spending.

Most young people will be born in the cities of Africa, such as Lagos, Abuja, Dar es Salaam and Luanda. EY calls it simply “population explosion” because in 2030 90 per cent. children in the 0-14 age group will be living in one of the African cities. At the same time in 122 cities among the 750 largest cities in the world population will shrink. Most of these cities are located in Eastern Europe, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea. and China.

According to the report, the city will develop primarily in countries with rapid GDP growth, mainly in Africa. However, the five largest metropolis, namely Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, London and Paris will maintain its key role business and shopping. However, it will also gradually increased the importance of major Chinese cities.

EY Experts point out that if the rulers and the business they want to reap the benefits of urbanization, need to effectively plan and attract sustainable investment in roads, highways, bridges, ports , airports, water resources, energy, telecommunications and all other infrastructure. It is estimated that the outlays necessary for this can be as high as 60-70 billion dollars by 2030.

The biggest challenge for the government is and will continue to urban poverty. Nearly one billion people live in slums, and if nothing changes in the last 15 years this number will double.

The urbanization of the world and a growing number of the world’s population means increased demand for raw materials and natural resources. In 20 years, you will need to produce as much as one-third more energy.

“Natural resources must be used effectively, also from an environmental perspective. The overall aim should be to protect and restore the environment, as shown by the on World concern about the level of pollution, the need to secure strategic raw materials and to ensure access to food and water, “- says Katarzyna Kłaczyńska with EY Law.