Making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable for everyone.
Learn MoreSDG 11 aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
With rapid urbanization, it's crucial to ensure that cities grow in ways that protect the environment.
These improvements help support communities and improve overall quality of life.
of the world's population live in cities
people live in slums or informal settlements
of global carbon emissions come from cities
Targets highlighting the priorities for sustainable urban development and improved quality of life in cities.
By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety and public transport, especially for vulnerable groups.
By 2030, enhance participatory and sustainable human settlement planning in all countries.
Strengthen efforts to safeguard global cultural and natural heritage.
By 2030, significantly reduce deaths, impacts, and economic losses caused by disasters, especially for vulnerable communities.
By 2030, reduce the environmental impact of cities with focus on air quality and waste management.
By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible public green spaces.
Support positive links among urban, peri-urban and rural areas through national and regional planning.
Increase cities adopting climate adaptation, disaster resilience, and sustainable urban planning policies.
Assist least developed countries in building sustainable, resilient structures using local materials.
Key Issues Affecting Sustainable Cities Today.
Increasing vehicles and industries contribute to unsafe air and noise levels.
Uncontrolled growth leads to congestion, lack of housing, and unsafe living conditions.
Poor waste disposal harms city health and natural ecosystems.
Innovative Approaches to Build Sustainable Cities.
Expanding green spaces, sustainable transport, and nature-based solutions.
Smarter recycling, reduced landfill use, and energy-efficient waste solutions.
Creating inclusive, safe, sustainable homes for growing urban populations.
Using solar, wind, and clean energy sources to power sustainable cities.
Improving early warning systems and building safer, resilient communities.