The World Economic Forum’s Global Digital Twin Cities Framework outlines how digital twins can accelerate sustainable and resilient urban transformation. By creating dynamic virtual models of city systems, governments can simulate scenarios, optimize infrastructure, and inform evidence-based policy. The framework highlights use cases in mobility, energy, environment, and disaster preparedness, showing measurable benefits in efficiency and citizen services. It stresses governance principles of transparency, inclusivity, and security to ensure responsible deployment. Collaboration among policymakers, businesses, and communities is essential to scale adoption, unlock innovation, and build smarter, future-ready cities worldwide.

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