Goal 11 · 10 targets

Sustainable cities and communities

Housing, transport, public spaces and communities that are inclusive, safe and resilient.

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Target 11.1

Safe and affordable housing

By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.

Target 11.2

Accessible public transport

By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable...

Target 11.3

Give communities a say in city planning

By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.

Target 11.5

Protect communities from disasters

By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the economic losses relative to gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with...

Target 11.6

Reduce pollution and waste in cities

By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.

Target 11.7

Green and public spaces for everyone

By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities.

Target 11.a

Connect urban and rural communities

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.

Target 11.b

Plan inclusive and climate-resilient cities

By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience...

Target 11.c

Sustainable buildings in poorer countries

Support least developed countries, including through financial and technical assistance, in building sustainable and resilient buildings utilizing local materials.