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Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11), established by the UN in 2015, aims to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. It recognizes the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental sustainability. SDG 11 has 10 targets measured by 15 indicators, focusing on safe and affordable housing, sustainable transport, inclusive urbanization, cultural and natural heritage protection, disaster risk reduction, environmental impact mitigation, and accessible public spaces. It also promotes strong regional planning, inclusive policies, and resilient infrastructure in developing countries. With urban populations projected to reach 5 billion by 2030, cities—covering only 3% of Earth's land—consume up to 80% of energy and contribute 75% of carbon emissions, posing significant sustainability challenges.

Target

Safe and Affordable Housing

SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Affordable and Sustainable Transport

AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

Inclusive and Sustainable Urbanization

INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION

Cultural and Natural Heritage

Protect the world's cultural and natural heritage

Reduce Effects of Natural Disasters

REDUCE THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NATURAL DISASTERS

Reduce Environmental Impact

REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CITIES

Green and Public Spaces

PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE AND INCLUSIVE GREEN AND PUBLIC SPACES

National and Regional Planning

STRONG NATIONAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Implement Policies

IMPLEMENT POLICIES FOR INCLUSION, RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Sustainable and Resilient Building

SUPPORT LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES IN SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT BUILDING

News

Urban food gardens: In Cape Town, urban food gardens create bonds between young people and produce more than just vegetables

Urban food gardens in Cape Town are fostering community and providing sustainable food sources.

Tidal innovations: Tidal innovations are a way to achieve coastal urban sustainability

Innovative tidal solutions are emerging as a key strategy for coastal urban sustainability.

Migration: Migration can be good for the environment

Studies suggest that migration can have positive impacts on environmental sustainability.

Sustainable urban development: Finnish cities are being compared for their sustainable urban development

Finnish cities are being evaluated and compared based on their sustainable urban development practices.

New York City: New York City is making progress towards environmental sustainability

New York City is implementing initiatives to advance its environmental sustainability goals.

Tree planting: Scientists are calling for tree planting to help with heat waves

Scientists advocate for widespread tree planting as a solution to mitigate the effects of heat waves.

Copenhagen: Copenhagen is one of the most sustainable cities in the world, with initiatives like carbon neutrality, electric buses, and more cycling roads

Copenhagen leads in urban sustainability with its carbon neutrality, electric buses, and extensive cycling infrastructure.

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