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Giving back to nature through sustainable urban development

Giving back to nature through sustainable urban development
By Ripin Kalra
Ripin Kalra
Technical Director, Urban Development and Resilience
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Jun 4, 2021
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How sustainable urban development can create cities and urban activities that return more than—if not equal to—what we extract from nature.

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  1. Ripin Kalra, Technical Director, Urban Development and Resilience

    Ripin leads our urban analytics, planning, and climate resilience work with a significant focus on nature-based solutions, sustainable food systems, urban livelihoods, and resource-efficient development. View bio

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