Urban Sustainability and Leadership

The speaker, a mayor, discusses the dual responsibility of managing a city and addressing global sustainability challenges. Cities, despite their small geographical footprint, are key to driving efficiency and change due to their density and adaptability. Examples from cities like Malmö, Oslo, Singapore, and Bogota highlight successful sustainable initiatives. The speaker emphasizes the importance of global city networks and the need for investment to unlock cities' potential. A call to action is made for a global plan to decarbonize and enhance city efficiency, transcending national boundaries.

What dual accountability does the mayor of Bristol emphasize?

• To the city and educational institutions

• To the city and the national government

• To the city and local businesses

• To the city and the planet

What percentage of the Earth's land surface do cities occupy?

• Approximately 20%

• About 10%

• Over 50%

• Less than 3%

What is one of the key characteristics of cities that allows for efficient resource management?

• Their historical significance

• Their adaptability and capacity for reinvention

• Their geographical isolation

• Their reliance on rural areas

Which city is planning to be 100% powered by renewable or recycled heat by 2030?

• Singapore

• Bogota

• Malmö

• Oslo

Which city has introduced a bus rapid transit system and has a large fleet of electric buses?

• Oslo

• Bogota

• Singapore

• Malmö

What is the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy?

• A network of around 12,000 cities

• A network of national governments

• A group of private investors

• An organization of environmental scientists

What is the C40 network?

• A group of 40 environmental NGOs

• A partnership of 40 private companies

• A network of nearly 100 mayors from global cities

• A coalition of 40 national governments

What is the main focus of the UK Cities Climate Investment Commission?

• To promote tourism in UK cities

• To connect UK cities with necessary finance for decarbonization

• To increase population density in UK cities

• To develop new transportation systems

What is the speaker's call to action regarding cities?

• To develop a global plan for city efficiency and decarbonization

• To increase urban sprawl

• To reduce city populations

• To focus solely on local issues

What realization did the speaker have after becoming the mayor of Bristol?

• The necessity of reducing city size

• The global role and responsibility of cities

• The need for more local businesses

• The importance of historical preservation