Key Concepts of Lecture 7

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (I/I/I)

Promotes sustainable industrialization, infrastructure development, and technological innovation to drive economic growth and societal progress.

Objectives of I/I/I

Create jobs, improve access to education, healthcare, reduce income poverty, promote technological progress, and support eco-friendly practices.

Importance of SDG 9

Foundation for poverty reduction and economic growth; enables better healthcare, education, and supports technological advancement.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Urban areas designed to be eco-friendly, inclusive, and resilient to environmental and social challenges.

Characteristics of Sustainable Cities

Resources are used wisely with minimal waste; resilient to disasters; features public green spaces; utilizes renewable energy; promotes active transportation.

Rapid Urbanization

As of 2020, 50% of the global population lived in cities, projected to reach 70% by 2050, with a rise in mega-cities.

Urban Slums

Over 1.1 billion people lived in slums or slum-like conditions in 2020, with an additional 2 billion projected by 2050.

Sustainable Urban Development (SUD)

Planning and managing cities to meet present needs while ensuring future generations can also meet theirs.

Global Infrastructure Status (2022)

95% of global population had access to mobile broadband; infrastructure investments are crucial for development.

Types of Inequalities

Social, economic, and opportunity-based inequalities affecting different groups in society.

Global Inequality Challenges

1 in 6 has faced discrimination; disparities in wage gaps and opportunities for marginalized groups.

Time Needed to Close Major Inequality Gaps

Various timelines include 300 years for child marriage eradication and 47 years for gender equality in national parliaments.