Dan Hoornweg: Climate, Migration, and the Century of Urbanization

In this episode of The Century of Cities, we welcome Dan Hoornweg, Associate Professor at Ontario Tech University and former World Bank lead advisor on sustainable cities and climate change. Dan shares insights from his book, The Halftime Report, which explores 200 years of urbanization, from 1920 to 2120 and what lies ahead for cities worldwide. From the looming peak of global population in 2080 to the seismic shifts in migration patterns driven by climate change, Dan explains how Canada and other northern regions may emerge as key destinations in a rapidly changing world. He challenges us to rethink the role of cities, arguing that they have outlasted countries and will increasingly shape global governance. Dan explores what it will take to prepare for the next phase of urban evolution.