Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Sustainable Growth

Published on: 28/10/2015

Rachel Snow, Chief of UNFPA's Population and Development Branch, talks about the Sustainable Development Goal on cities, explaining some of the challenges surrounding urbanization and what young people especially can do to build sustainable cities.

Sustainable Development Goals Explained: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Published on: 28/10/2015

Daniel Schensul, a UNFPA technical specialist, explains how building resilience is crucial for building sustainable cities. Learn why cities are vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters, and how the Sustainable Development Goals can help.

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Sustainable Cities for All Ages

01 October 2015

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