India, Jan. 8 -- An OECD report says intermediary cities in Kenya and Mozambique have a narrow window to build low-carbon, resilient urban systems

The study highlights land use and transport planning as key to avoiding car-dependent growth

Four cities were analysed, showing both early warning signs and opportunities for OECD-friendly development

A new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says intermediary cities in Kenya and Mozambique have a narrowing window of opportunity to build low-carbon, climate-resilient urban systems before high-emission development patterns become entrenched.

The report argued that by integrating land use and transport planning, avoiding car-dependent growth and strengthening ...