Engage in an insightful lecture featuring Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, Mayor of Freetown and Co-Chair of the C40 Cities Network, as she discusses urban resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable development. Explore the challenges and opportunities facing 21st-century cities, with a focus on Least Developed countries, through this Global Development Hub Annual Lecture at Imperial College London. Discover Aki-Sawyerr's vision for a sustainable Freetown, emphasizing data-driven policies and community-led solutions. Learn about balancing urban growth with sustainability, improving residents' quality of life, and addressing climate change. Gain insights from her transformative leadership and innovative approach to governance, which have earned international recognition in the global conversation on sustainable cities. Delve into the progress made towards achieving SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities in this engaging 81-minute discussion chaired by Professor Frank Kelly.