over half of the world’s citizens now live in an urban area—a figure expected to reach nearly 70 percent by 2050. Globally, one in eight of those city dwellers lives in a megacity, defined by ...

The city was intended to be a haven for families and business - but even after it was completed, few moved in.

Researchers asked 380 women’s rights experts which of the world’s megacities they considered safest for women, and which need to do more to ensure women at not at risk. Here are some of their ...

Urbanisation is reshaping the world, with more than 4.3 billion people—55% of the global population—now residing in cities. By 2050, this figure is expected to reach 68% , reflecting both demographic ...

According to projections by the Global Cities Institute, the future belongs to Africa. By 2100, 13 of the world’s largest megacities will be on the continent, while India will claim three. ・Business ...

An incredible Chinese city is the largest in the world by population and covers an area about the size of Austria. Chongqing, a megacity in Southwestern China with a resident population of some ...

The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is home to 10 million people but it is also one of the fastest-sinking cities in the world. If this goes unchecked, parts of the megacity could be entirely submerged ...

Around the world, there are 31 such mega cities, housing about 500 million people, roughly 6.8% of the world's population. As per the report, by 2030, there would be 10 more mega cities ...