Introduction
Around 50% of the world's population lives in cities. This figure is expected to rise to as much as 75% by 2050. The World Exhibition in Shanghai is addressing humankind’s wish for a better life in the city and has made this its motto. “Better city, better life” presents approaches to sustainable and integrated urban development. Topics Online interviews seven Munich Re experts on their personal visions of tomorrow’s megacities.
Breathing
“Cities have a climate of their own.”
Climate expert Prof. Peter Höppe, Head of Geo Risks Research/Corporate Climate Centre
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Living
“We should think more of our bodies and souls.”
Dr. Achim Regenauer, Head of the Centre of Competence Biosciences
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Housing
“The only way to create safe places to live is to do so in a controlled manner.”
Dr. Anselm Smolka, Head of Geophysical and Hydrological Risks within Geo Risks on the subject of natural hazards
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Powering
“Regenerative energy will power the megacities of tomorrow.”
Stefan Lämmle, Underwriting Manager Power & Utilities
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Connecting
“Good infrastructure is the foundation for a good quality of life.”
Manfred Schäfer, Head of Corporate Insurance Partner
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Financing
“The public and private sectors need to pull together in the same direction.”
Benedikt Rauch, Economist in Economic Research
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Integrating
“The challenge of the 21st century is cohesion.”
Marion Schwehr and Rudolf Schmid, Risk Managers, Integrated Risk Management
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