Sustainable cities and communities

By 2030, 60 per cent of the global population will reside in cities. As dense hubs of global activity, cities present some of the greatest challenges among the Sustainable Development Goals. From housing, public health, and employment, to natural resource consumption and transportation, achieving the SDGs will hinge on urban planning initiated now.

UNU research on sustainable urbanisation seeks to overcome the tendency to treat urban issues (such as governance, water, waste, health, economic development, or vulnerability to natural hazards) as discrete problems and instead find integrated, interdisciplinary solutions.

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News

Improving Subnational Governance to Localize the SDGs

A workshop in Brussels discussed new approaches to SDG action in cities and communities, sharing insights from Asia and Europe.

30 Sep 2024

Seminar

Critical Success Factors and Challenges for Strategic Communication among Government and Stakeholders in Health Digitalization

Strategic communication is vital for effective digital health initiatives, ensuring equitable access and addressing challenges in health services.

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Workshop

Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals – Asian and European Perspectives and Beyond

BRUSSELS & ONLINE: This workshop will explore methods, practices, challenges and opportunities of SDG localization across regions, as well as at city and subnational levels.

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