SDG Detail
Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development
MOOCProject description
In this mini-series, learn the challenges of local governments to adapt to new technologies, energy systems, modes of transportation and more in order to build the sustainable cities of the 21st century.
Project aims
According to the United Nations, urbanization and population growth could result in an increase of 2.5 billion people into urban populations by 2050, with associated impacts ranging from increased transportation needs to more building. How do we make cities sustainable to support this growth?
Project outcome
Lean about - The basics of sustainability - The Sustainable Development Goals and how they apply to cities - What constitutes a sustainable city - How various sectors contribute to modern, sustainable urban development
Related SDGs
The corresponding sustainable development goals correlated with this project. You you click the icon to link to SDG category description page.
