Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Cities occupy just three per cent of the world’s surface but are responsible for three-quarters of global resource consumption and 75% of global emissions. More than half of the global population lives in cities, a proportion that is expected to increase to 70% by 2050. Cities drive local and national economies, as hubs of prosperity. Goal 11 aims to reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities. It calls for more inclusive and sustainable forms of urbanisation, based in particular on a participatory, integrated and sustainable approach to urban planning. In addition, it aims to ensure universal access to safe and inclusive green and public spaces, especially for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities, and provide access to safe and affordable housing and transport systems.
_{Source: www.eda.admin.ch/agenda2030 (edited)}