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Water is a dealmaker for the Sustainable Development Goals, and for the health and prosperity of people and planet. But our progress on water related goals and targets remains alarmingly off track, jeopardizing the entire sustainable development agenda.  

This Earth Day, learn about the latest energy innovations from Pakistan to Philadelphia. Be part of the conversation by thinking globally and acting locally. Energy is essential to our lives and developing energy solutions designed for a sustainable future are critical. Meet inspiring citizen diplomats who are building a better energy sector across the world.

• Amina Ansari, Consulting Manager at Bridge Factor and IVLP alumna from Pakistan
• Kareem Afzal, Vice President of PDC Machines

Moving forward, in an eventual “post-pandemic world,” the question about whether cities will not only survive, but also thrive, is on the minds of business and civic leaders, industries of all shapes and sizes, policymakers, and even average citizens who live amidst urban environments. Although the pandemic has shed light on many of the challenges facing cities, it could also present an opportunity to reimagine what the future of cities could be. Focusing on health, tech, and open spaces could ensure that cities become thriving centers of commerce, academia, transportation, culture, and accessibility—especially since some estimates show that up to 70% of the world’s population could live in urban areas by 2050.