Jakarta, June 25 -- Indonesia has outlined three concrete steps to address the dual challenges of urbanization and the global climate crisis during the BRICS Urbanization Forum in Brasilia, Brazil.

Speaking at the forum on Monday, June 23, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) emphasized that sustainable cities will be essential for the future of global citizens.

"We gather as representatives of various nations, united by one belief: the future of the world will be determined in our cities," AHY said in a statement released by his office on Wednesday.

The first step AHY proposed is regional empowerment - calling for greater roles for local governments and stakeholders in develo...