How will these resources help you?

For the first time ever, in 2007 the world became urbanised, with more people living in towns and cities than in the countryside. The mass movement of people has resulted in the growth of megacities, with populations in excess of 10 million. This brings new challenges to humanity by way of resource allocation, climate change and disease. These resources start by exploring the reasons for this great migration, and the push and pull factors involved in the decision to leave rural areas and head to the city. As well as data, they provide anecdotal accounts of real migrants, and whether the city offers what is promised. This trend is inevitable, so are cities planning appropriately? Your students will benefit from up-to-date research on migration trends and destinations, and on the lives of migrants on arrival.