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Question: What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions come from cities?

Answer: Answer: Over 60 %.

Brief Info: Urban areas consume 75 % of global energy and generate most waste and emissions, making sustainable cities vital for climate action.

(Source: UN-Habitat, 06 Nov 2025)

Source Link: https://unhabitat.org/topic/climate-change