By James Alexander (C40 Metropolitan areas) and Darius Nassiry
We all know that metropolitan areas are answer to a eco-friendly and resilient future – however, many metropolitan areas all over the world are presently not able to invest in the bold and ambitious climate action which will stop us on course. Considerably more purchase of metropolitan areas is required, but if existing development banking companies, funds and investors offered more support, metropolitan areas – specifically in low- and middle-earnings countries – would still face a constant fight to invest in the transition to some low-carbon future.