Urban planning must factor in needs of migrants, sustainable development forum hears

With two thirds of the world’s population likely living in urban areas by 2050, the UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Thursday turned the spotlight on the sustainable development of cities.

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Urban planning must factor in needs of migrants, sustainable development forum hears

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