Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
What is the Goal?
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Slum dwellers face significant exclusion by society and governments.
By 2000, 39 % of the urban population in developing regions were living in slums.
By 2015, 30 % of the urban population in developing regions were living in slums.
By 2030, all people will have access to adequate, safe and affordable housing.
By 2030, no one lives in slums.
You live in a city and are safe. Why should you care?
All these issues will eventually affect every citizen. Inequality can lead to unrest and insecurity, pollution deteriorates everyone’s health and affects workers’ productivity and therefore the economy, and natural disasters have the potential to disrupt everyone’s lifestyles.
