Urban justice in a rapidly changing world.

Urbanization is reshaping societies around the world. Addressing inequality, housing and access to services is essential to building inclusive and sustainable cities.

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We collaborate with an international network of grassroots movements, research environments and policy networks to promote sustainable development, local participation and improved living conditions.

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We promote interdisciplinary understanding of housing, participation and sustainable urban development.

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We lift urban inequality and settlement issues into Norwegian development policy and public debate.

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The future cities

As the world continues to urbanize, sustainable development depends increasingly on the successful management of urban growth, especially in low-income and lower-middle-income countries where the pace of urbanization is projected to be the fastest. Many countries will face challenges in meeting the needs of their growing urban populations, including for housing, transportation, energy systems and other infrastructure, as well as for employment and basic services such as education and health care. Integrated policies to improve the lives of both urban and rural dwellers are needed, while strengthening the linkages between urban and rural areas, building on their existing economic, social and environmental ties.

55%

of the world’s population lives in urban areas in 2026

68%

of the world population projected to live in urban areas by 2050

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