Welcome to the second part of this podcast series looking at cities. This one is called the century of cities, but might have better been called the century of sustainable cities, or even the century of 15 minute cities as it continues a conversation that I had with Professor Carlos Moreno from the Sorbonne in Paris where he is scientific director of entrepreneurship and innovation. Professor Moreno is also special envoy to the Major of Paris, Anne Hidalgo where he was the driving force behind the concept of the 15 minute city. This was a core element of her re-election platform and has, since then, the idea of the 15 minute city has gained global momentum.

The interview explores whether global problems – particularly climate change - will be better solved, at a mayoral at a city state level than at a nation state level and how to address inequalities in cities.