The technology creates virtual city models that help planners test infrastructure decisions, manage traffic and prepare for environmental risks. Supporters say digital twins could help rapidly growing cities make more informed and sustainable development choices.

Digital twin systems combine real-time data with artificial intelligence to simulate how cities respond to challenges such as flooding, population growth and transport demand. According to the report, the technology is increasingly being viewed as a tool for improving public services and long-term planning in urban areas facing pressure from climate change and rapid expansion.

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