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Urban Resilience Enhancer: Resource Efficiency
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Number of pages
51
Publication date
2019
Publisher
UN-Habitat

Urban Resilience Enhancer: Resource Efficiency

The consumption of natural resources has increased to unsustainable levels due to population growth and rapid urbanisation, with cities now using billions of tonnes of raw materials to sustain their urban lifestyles. The concept of resource efficiency, outlined in this Enhancer, offers the opportunity to promote responsible use of resources while maintaining a good standard of living.