Topic 12 SDG

TOPIC 12: SDG11

  • Title: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

  • Presented by: Dr. Lalaine O. Narsico, CIT-University Property

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

  • Definition: DRR is essential for sustainable social and economic development.

  • Importance: Recognized in various global documents on DRR and sustainable development.

  • Historical documents include:

    • Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action for a Safer World (1994)

    • Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (2002)

    • Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015)

    • Sendai Framework for DRR (2016)

    • 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2015).

Interrelation of DRR and Sustainable Development

  • Continuous strengthening of DRR within global agreements.

    • Focus on minimizing risks in vulnerable communities.

    • Integration into SDGs.

  • UN Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD)

    • Addressed risk management in relation to water, sanitation, human settlements in 2004-2007.

Key Frameworks and Guidelines

  • World Water Day 2004: Launched guidelines for reducing flood losses.

  • Sendai Framework:

    • Adopted in 2015, emphasizes voluntary principles for disaster risk reduction.

    • Contains 7 targets and 4 priorities for action.

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

  • Recognizes the need to reduce disaster risks.

  • SDGs linked to disaster risk reduction:

    • Reduce vulnerability of the poor to disasters.

  • Important SDGs: 4 (education), 11 (cities), 9 (infrastructure).

Sustainable Transport

  • Recognized first at the 1992 UN Earth Summit and highlighted in Agenda 21.

  • Global transport demand: Major energy consumer in developed and developing nations.

  • Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (2002):

    • Discussed importance of sustainable transport concerning urban health, GHG emissions, and systems efficiency.

  • Ongoing global focus on transport for economic growth and accessibility.

  • Sustainable Transport Components:

    • Integration of transport sectors with environmental respect.

    • Addresses urban-rural linkages and city resilience.

High-Level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport (HLAG-ST)

  • Established in 2014 to advocate for sustainable transport strategies.

  • Reported on sustainable transport's role in development in 'Mobilizing Sustainable Transport for Development' (2016).

  • Acknowledged in relation to international programs like LDCs and Sendai Framework.

Impacts of Sustainable Transport in the 2030 Agenda

  • Transport roles in health, energy, economic growth, and cities.

  • Critical for achieving the Paris Agreement due to emissions from transportation sector.

Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements

  • Cities as hubs for development: ideas, commerce, culture.

    • Key issues: Urban planning, sanitation, disaster risk management.

  • Urban population trends:

    • In 2008, urban population surpassed rural.

    • 2/3 of the global population projected to live in urban areas by 2050.

Economic Importance of Urban Areas

  • Urban regions contribute 70% to global GDP.

  • Recognition of urban development in the 2030 Agenda through SDG 11.

The Cross-Cutting Nature of Urban Issues

  • Urban issues impact other SDGs (1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 17).

  • New Urban Agenda adopted at Habitat III (2016) provides guidelines for city growth until 2036.

Previous Goals and Strategies

  • MDG 7 focused on slum improvements (100 million slum dwellers).

  • Sustainable human settlements discussed in Agenda 21.

Agenda 21 Focus Areas

  1. Adequate shelter for all.

  2. Human settlements management improvement.

  3. Sustainable land-use planning.

  4. Integrated environmental infrastructure provision.

  5. Sustainable energy and transportation in settlements.

  6. Planning for disaster-prone areas.

  7. Development of construction industry.

  8. Human resources development for settlements.

Implementation and Localization of the 2030 Agenda

  • Role of local governments in achieving SDG goals.

  • Essential for inclusive planning and stakeholder engagement.

National Strategies and SDG Integration

  • SDGs need to be integrated into development planning frameworks.

  • Importance of synergies and trade-offs among SDG targets.

Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs)

  • Countries urged to mainstream 2030 Agenda into policy frameworks.

  • Integration of regional agendas (e.g., African Union's Agenda 2063).

Targets and Indicators for SDG11 (Examples)

  • Target 11.1: Access to adequate housing and services; indicator: proportion of urban population in slums.

  • Target 11.2: Access to sustainable transport; indicator: proportion with access to public transport.

  • Target 11.5: Reduce disaster-related impacts; indicators: deaths and economic loss due to disasters.

  • Target 11.a: Support urban-rural links; indicators: national policies related to urban development planning.