Upcoming Aalborg 2024 conference to empower local solutions for global sustainability challenges
The upcoming 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns, set to take place in Aalborg, Denmark, from 1st to 3rd October 2024
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Sustainable cities and communities
The world's population is constantly increasing. To accommodate everyone, we need to build modern, sustainable cities. For all of us to survive and prosper, we need new, intelligent urban planning that creates safe, affordable, and resilient cities with green and culturally inspiring living conditions.
Li Tan
- Sep 14
- 5 min
Revolutionary air purification systems combat urban pollution
Urban pollution has long been a pressing challenge in cities worldwide, where dense populations and high levels of industrial activity contr
Li Tan
- Sep 6
- 3 min
Passive building - Phius mission
In the ever-evolving quest to mitigate the impacts of climate change, the built environment stands as a critical frontier.
Li Tan
- Aug 23
- 3 min
Balancing tourism and environmental sustainability
On the Thai island of Koh Samui, the bustling beachfront is a hive of activity. Vendors set up tables laden with souvenirs and sunglasses, w
Li Tan
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Advanced Sustainable Design program at the University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh offers a forward-thinking programme in Advanced Sustainable Design, equipping students with the knowledge, skill
Li Tan
- Aug 6
- 2 min
Calatrava's elegant sustainability
Santiago Calatrava, a visionary architect renowned for his distinctive blend of art, engineering, and architecture, has significantly transf
Li Tan
- Aug 5
- 3 min
Concepts for marine habitats
The potential of creating habitable spaces on the ocean offers an intriguing glimpse into a future where humans could expand their living en
Li Tan
- Jul 16
- 2 min
Exploring sustainable forestry and bioenergy practices: Lessons from IUFRO World Congress
The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Congress, recently held in Stockholm, dedicated a full day to immersive exc
TARGETS
Everyone can contribute to achieving the Global Goals. By focusing on these targets, meaningful action can be taken to create significant impacts across various areas. This approach encourages collaboration and collective efforts to address critical issues, ensuring that no one is left behind.
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The action
SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services, and upgrade slums.
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AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety by expanding public transport. Give special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, including women, children, persons with disabilities, and older persons.
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INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION
By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and improve the capacity for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.
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PROTECT THE WORLD’S CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE
Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
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REDUCE THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NATURAL DISASTERS
By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and people affected by disasters, and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations.
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REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CITIES
By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, with special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.
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PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE AND INCLUSIVE GREEN AND PUBLIC SPACES
By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible green and public spaces, particularly for women and children, older persons, and persons with disabilities.
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STRONG NATIONAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Support positive economic, social, and environmental links between urban, peri-urban, and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
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IMPLEMENT POLICIES FOR INCLUSION, RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans that promote inclusion, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and resilience to disasters. Develop and implement holistic disaster risk management strategies at all levels, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030.
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SUPPORT LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES IN SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT BUILDING
Support least developed countries by offering financial and technical assistance to develop sustainable and resilient buildings using local materials.
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