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Online Course: Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development

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Cities are a core component of the UN’s 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. This mini-series is a companion piece to the SDG Academy's full-length Sustainable Cities course and also serves as a brief introduction to the topic of urban sustainable development and the SDGs. From the inclusion of SDG 11 to the emphasis on subnational actors, cities are increasingly recognized as key players in achieving the SDGs. In these five lectures aptly titled, Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development, Professor Jeffrey Sachs asks the questions: What does it mean to be a ‘sustainable city’ in the 21st century? And what types of challenges do local governments face in adapting to new technologies, energy systems, modes of transportation and more?

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Gender Equality and the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific: Baseline and Pathways for Transformative Change by 2030

Available in English

This report provides the first SDGs assessment of the situation of women and girls in Asia and the Pacific. It identifies data gaps and underscores the necessity to accelerate production and use of ge...

Developed by Asian Development Bank and UN Women

Posted by Local2030

Guidance and systemization of experiences

Adopting a Territorial Approach to Food Security and Nutrition Policy

Available in English

Food insecurity and malnutrition are major concerns, especially in rural areas. Globally, they have received considerable attention, but results have been mixed. To provide effective long-term solutio...

Developed by Organisation for Economic Co-operation a...

Posted by Local2030

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