 Where are we heading? If we rethink our cities, we can reshape our future. Cities have huge potential to provide a healthy productive environment for all who live and work in them. But cities, as we know them, are wasteful and often disconnected from the rural areas that sustain them. Cities house 55% of the world's population. They produce 70% of global waste and use 80% of our planet's energy. By 2050, nearly 70% of the world's population will be living in a city. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the fragility of our agri-food systems. So, how do we build better? By strengthening rural-urban innovation, we can develop new ways to grow and consume food in urban spaces, reducing our environmental footprint and boosting greener lifestyles. Local food production and shorter supply chains lead to more sustainable, inclusive, and diverse agri-food systems, while at the same time reducing waste, using nature's bounty better and improving city living for everyone. Wouldn't you rather live in a green city? Join the Green Cities Initiative and help shape healthier cities for future generations.