Tools
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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The Urban-LEDS project supported local governments in emerging economies to make the right choices when addressing local development. By exploring innovative approaches to involve stakeholders, develo...
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Case studies and best practices
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The guide is formulated with the aim of serving as a practical tool so that political parties can guide the construction of their 2018-2022 government programs, in a manner articulated with the 2030 A...
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Tools : Strategies and Plans
