New Delhi, June 6 -- Every year, World Environment Day reminds us of a simple truth: the future of our planet will be shaped not by grand declarations alone, but by the everyday choices we make as businesses, communities, and individuals.
For decades, urban development across the world has been driven by the pursuit of growth. Cities expanded, skylines rose higher and infrastructure transformed the way we live and work. Yet, alongside this growth emerged new environmental challenges such as rising temperatures, deteriorating air quality, increasing pressure on natural resources and the growing disconnect between people and nature.
Today, the question before us is no longer whether cities will grow. The question is how they will grow.
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