SDG Goal 11

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

Why is this significant?

In 2020, the global slum population stood at approximately 1.1 billion urban residents, and it is projected to nearly double in the next 30 years. Alarmingly, only around half of urban residents worldwide have convenient access to public transportation. There is a significant obstacle to achieving the target of providing adequate housing for all by 2030, particularly in developing countries where slum populations are rapidly expanding. On a positive note, the number of countries with national disaster risk reduction strategies has more than doubled since 2015, indicating an increasing recognition of the importance of proactive measures to mitigate the impact of disasters.

To create sustainable cities and communities, focused efforts are needed to strengthen capacities for urban planning, improve access to public transportation, and enhance waste management.

Why is this significant?

In 2020, the global slum population stood at approximately 1.1 billion urban residents, and it is projected to nearly double in the next 30 years. Alarmingly, only around half of urban residents worldwide have convenient access to public transportation. There is a significant obstacle to achieving the target of providing adequate housing for all by 2030, particularly in developing countries where slum populations are rapidly expanding. On a positive note, the number of countries with national disaster risk reduction strategies has more than doubled since 2015, indicating an increasing recognition of the importance of proactive measures to mitigate the impact of disasters.

To create sustainable cities and communities, focused efforts are needed to strengthen capacities for urban planning, improve access to public transportation, and enhance waste management.

Targets

11.1 By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums
11.2 By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons
11.3 By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries
11.4 Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage
11.5 By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations
11.6 By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management
Indicators
11.7 By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities
11.a Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning
11.b By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels
11.c Support least developed countries, including through financial and technical assistance, in building sustainable and resilient buildings utilizing local materials

SDG Goal 11

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