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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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Video animation - learning about SDG5

Available in English

Lets make cities with and for women! SDG 5 is to ensure GENDER EQUALITY. Learn why this Goal depends on local governments.

Developed by United Cities and Local Governments (UCL...

Posted by Fabienne Perucca

Guidance and systemization of experiences

Towards an open government: the adaptation process of ODS16 in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

Available in English

This document presents the final report of the adaptation process of the Sustainable Development Goal 16 "Peace, justice and solid institutions" (SDG 16) in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA)...

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Posted by Local2030

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