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| 1. Urbanization is one of the most important drivers behind biodiversity loss and ecosystem change. |
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| 2. Cities are often rich in biodiversity. |
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| 3. Urban biodiversity and ecosystems generate multiple benefits essential to human well-being. |
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| 4. Cities can generate ecosystem services and at the same time reduce their consumption of ecosystem-based resources. |
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| 5. Urban biodiversity, ecosystem services and urban design have a critical role in reducing carbon emissions and adapting to climate changes. |
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| 6. The economic and non-economic values of urban ecosystems are high. |
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| 7. Feeding an urbanized world will depend on urban and peri-urban agriculture. |
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| 8. Cities are hubs of financial, social and human capital with a large potential to generate innovations and governance tools for sustainable urban development. |
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| 9. Urban landscapes offer unique opportunities for learning and education about sustainable development. |
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| 10. Sustainable urbanization is necessary for a sustainable planet. |
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