RT null T1 People's Livelihood and Cities: Building Back Greener - Foresight Brief T2 Les moyens de subsistance des populations et les villes - reconstruire plus vert - Note Perspective No. 026 Aout 2021 A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 urban environment K1 green economy K1 city K1 environmental justice K1 sustainable consumption K1 climate change K1 emission inventory K1 informal settlement K1 pollution K1 social justice K1 urban development K1 industrial policy K1 sustainable development K1 urban land policy K1 urbanization K1 urban planning YR 2021 FD 2021-08 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/36754 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/36754 NO Urban livelihoods are shaped by interconnected environmental, social and economic factors. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted livelihoods, reduced access to services, and deepened inequalities, highlighting the need for a global recovery that integrates environmental, social and economic justice. Building back better requires placing human rights and sustainability at the centre of urban decision-making while addressing demographic change, using data and technology effectively, reducing inequalities, and strengthening high-quality public services. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 19, 2026