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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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Bristol and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. An Assessment of strategic alignment, data and delivery gaps in Bristol

Available in English

This report was intended to help kick-start thinking on the SDGs in the city of Bristol. It highlights areas that are being reasonably well-addressed and others that could benefit from greater attenti...

Developed by Green Capital Partnership CIC and Bristo...

Posted by Local2030

Case studies and best practices

ICLEI SDGs Briefing Sheets: 06 - Measuring, Monitoring and Evaluating the SDGs

Available in English

The targets laid out by the SDGs will serve as a management tool to help national and sub-national governments develop implementation strategies and allocate resources accordingly. This briefing sheet...

Developed by Local Governments for Sustainability (IC...

Posted by Local2030

Concept notes and papers

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