23/10/2021 GMT

The pandemic, climate change, rising prices - these are challenges facing us all but are likely worse if you live in a city. Urban areas produce more than 80% of global GDP and are home to an estimated 56% of the world's population. But COVID-19 exposed the vulnerability of cities hitting these engines of economic growth hard.

We discuss how to transform the world's cities to create a healthier, safer and more sustainable future with urban designer Sowmya Parthasarathy, who has more than 25 years experience in the field, and Sam Cochran the Global Features Director at Architectural Digest.

Plus, Aaron Heslehurst discusses all things packaging with Europe's biggest box provider. The big boss of Smurfit Kappa says that inflation is here to stay and increased costs will have to be passed on to customers.