Today's youth: Architects of tomorrow's cities – A forward-looking vision for a sustainable urban future – Something Homeland – ✍️ Ing. Salah Ghariba
In light of the rapid changes the world is witnessing and the sustainable development challenges facing cities, the celebration of World Habitat Day highlights the importance of the role of young people in building an urban future best. Young people, with their vitality and creative energy, are the driving force for positive change. This year's slogan “Engaging young people to create a better urban future” reflects a deep awareness of their central role in building the cities of the future.
Young people are an essential pillar of sustainable urban development thanks to their environmental awareness. Young people have a growing environmental awareness and are more inclined to adopt sustainable solutions to the environmental challenges facing cities, such as climate change and global warming. are capable of developing innovative applications to improve resource management, facilitate urban life and improve communication between members of society. Young people are characterized by great flexibility and ability to adapt to changes, and they are capable of developing innovative solutions to the complex. challenges facing cities. Young people seek to build more equitable cities, where everyone has equal opportunities and basic services are available to all.
Challenges facing youth engagement include lack of effective participation. Despite the importance of the role of young people, their effective participation in urban decision-making is still limited in many countries, and there may be a generational gap in understanding urban challenges, which poses a barrier. communication and cooperation between young people. Older people and young people struggle to obtain the funding needed to implement their projects and initiatives, and there is still a digital divide in many regions, limiting young people's ability to access information and communicate with each other. other.
The role of governments and institutions in empowering youth by providing platforms. Governments and institutions must provide platforms for young people to express their opinions and suggestions and participate in urban decision-making. Partnerships must be established between governments, the private sector and civil society. strengthen youth participation, and the necessary financial and technical support must be provided to enable young people to implement their projects and initiatives, while providing training programs to enable young people to develop their skills in leadership, innovation and management.
We can imagine the cities of the future as dynamic and innovative cities, where young people are key partners in decision-making. These cities will be characterized by smart infrastructure, where modern technology is used to improve resource management and provide services to citizens, and where green spaces are present everywhere, helping to improve air and water quality. water, and the use of sustainable means of transportation such as cycling, walking, and public transportation are encouraged, and there is interaction and cooperation among community members of different ages, races, and backgrounds. different cultures.
Involving young people in building the cities of the future is not just an option, but an urgent necessity. Young people are the leaders of tomorrow and they are the ones who will inherit these cities for generations to come. By investing in and supporting young people, we can build more equitable, sustainable and resilient cities.
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