1、Readiness for the storm:the 2022 Global Cities ReportPhoto by Peter Zajc ZerjavKearney,TorontoBy their very nature,global citieswhich we broadly define as major metropolitan areas that are uniquely international in their connectivity and character are especially vulnerable to the global crises that

2、are disrupting international flows of capital,people,and ideas.Yet they are also vital to any aspirations for restored prosperity.These cities are powerful engines of dynamism and innovation,and their health is an important barometer of present and future prospectsnot only for city dwellers,but for

3、all of us.This appreciation of the irreplaceable role of urban centers is the impetus behind Kearneys annual Global Cities Report,which was designed in conjunction with top academic and business advisors from around the world.Each year,we look at the current conditions of cities and the investments

4、they are making in their futures,in our Global Cities Index(GCI)and Global Cities Outlook(GCO).The GCIs rankings of the top cities in 2022 reflect the self-reinforcing strength of the worlds leading global cities.The top four cities on the listNew York,London,Paris,and Tokyoare unchanged from 2021(s

5、ee figure 1).Executive summaryReadiness for the storm:the 2022 Global Cities Report explores the acute challenges and uncertainties facing many of the worlds most connected and influential urban centers.The tentative recovery from the coronavirus pandemic a primary theme of the 2021 reporthas met wi

6、th a series of harsh realities over recent months.These have included higher-than-expected inflation worldwide;a worse-than-anticipated slowdown in China;the ongoing economic and political reverberations of the conflict in Ukraine;and the intensifying effects of climate-related hazards.These events