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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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Tools to Support Transparency in Land Administration

Available in English

This training package aims at strengthening the capacity of those working in the land sector to deliver robust and efficient land administration services. The package provides practical information an...

Developed by United Nations Human Settlements Program...

Posted by Local2030

Guidance and systemization of experiences

Localization of SDGs in Tanganyika - Provincial Report

Available in English

Developed with technical and financial support from UNDP as part of a participatory and inclusive process, this report presents the SDG priorities of the North Kivu province that rhyme with its specif...

Developed by Province de Tanganyika (RDC), UDNP

Posted by Fabienne Perucca

Case studies and best practices

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