The twin challenges of rapid urbanisation and climate change are contributing to
the scarcity of resources in cities in both developed and developing markets. Cities
around the world are suffering resources constraints in energy supply, road capacity,
water reserves and even clean air for their citizens to breathe. New solutions
are urgently required to cope with these resource challenges to ensure that the
city of the future is a safe, healthy and desirable place for its citizens to live,
work and play.