Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 11; Sustainable Cities and Communities of the SDGs is saddled with the main objective of making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

The following are among the key factors that define sustainable cities and communities

•  Renewable energy should be prioritized: Renewable energy sources cause no harm to nature and living organisms, including humans. Thus, wind and solar energy are commonly integrated into the designs of a Green City. 

• Urban farming should be encouraged: As millions of people troop into the urban settlements, urban farming can thus be considered an important strategy for meeting the food requirements of the citizens. This further helps reduce hunger and poverty and improve residential health.

 

• There should be improved public transport: Improved standards and availability of public transport will help reduce harmful car emissions, which often contribute to air pollution and other environmental problems.

 

• There should be an adequate waste management system: Proper disposal of the different types of waste generated by the residents in an eco-friendly way makes a city sustainable.
• Water management and conservation: Water is crucial for all living organisms for survival, and water management and conservation are crucial for a city to become sustainable.

• All the points highlighted above and more make for  sustainable cities and communities