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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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The SDGs in the municipal map

Available in English

In the workshop held in Chefchaouen (Morocco) on 3-6 March 2017, a methodology for the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was developed based on the Communal Action Plan. Partici...

Developed by UCLG United Cities and Local Governments...

Posted by Local2030

Tools : Strategies and Plans

Local Economic Development Training Module

Available in English

In order for Local Economic Development (LED) to be effective, we need to identify and consider the community’s economic strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and agree a shared strategy....

Developed by United Cities and Local Governments ASPA...

Posted by UCLG ASPAC

Tools : Capacity Strengthening

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