Cities and climate change-book launch explores progress paradox

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“Those with geopolitical power will allow certain climate actions for the good of humanity to work as legal punishments for one part or another,” said urban researcher Gautam Bhan, speaking at the launch of Cities Rethought: A New Urban Disposition at the India International Center (ICC) last week. “African cities have no paradigm for development because in 30 years people will be punished for using carbon.” India and Africa, both working toward industrialisation, illustrate the dilemma. While India is gradually shifting towards renewable energy, the transition remains fraught with trade-offs due to the unequal power dynamics shaping global climate policies....