Global Scans · Sustainable Cities and Communities · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

• [New] Haryana's Urban Mobility Programme will drive sustainable, connected city growth. Hindustan Times
• [New] UN SDG 11 aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable by 2030 and is directly relevant to the work of planners and urban policymakers. Mirage News
• [New] The MoU with Dubai Land Department will strengthen cooperation in setting resilience standards for the real estate sector, enhancing digital system integration, sharing risk-related data, and promoting sustainable urban planning. Emirati Times
• [New] The MoU with Dubai Resilience Centre and Dubai Land Department aims to strengthen cooperation in developing resilience standards for the real estate sector and enhancing operational readiness through digital system integration and risk-related data exchange, along with sustainable urban planning. GCC Business News
• [New] The MoU with Dubai Land Department aims to strengthen cooperation in developing resilience standards for the real estate sector and enhancing operational readiness through digital system integration and risk-related data exchange, along with sustainable urban planning. Khaleej Times
• [New] A major focus will be on U.S. Government contracting opportunities available for local Minority Business Enterprises, and how their growth can contribute to building sustainable communities. IAEOZ Summit 2025 Puerto Rico
• [New] Sustainable funding to help long-term unemployed people, ex-offenders, veterans, women, and ethnically diverse communities for instance could be a wholesale part of fixing the UK's employment challenge. theHRDIRECTOR
• [New] The Algerian government recognizes the potential of hot springs tourism to contribute to economic growth, create employment opportunities, and promote sustainable development in local communities. DZWatch
• [New] Energy Transition: With the world going green, digital infrastructure turns out to be paramount to smart grids, systems, and sustainable urban planning. Medium
• The Duqm Economic Forum 2025 underscores Oman's strategic pivot towards sustainable development and technology-driven growth, presenting robust opportunities in tourism, green manufacturing, and smart cities powered by AI. OMANET | Navigate Oman's Market
• By equipping people with the in-demand green skills needed for emerging and evolving roles in fields like supply chain and manufacturing, we can unlock economic opportunity, empowering individuals and communities to thrive in a more sustainable future. European Business Magazine
• Communities that were on the brink of transformative growth will now face stalled investments and lost paychecks, as New York's progress toward a sustainable future stalls. Governor Kathy Hochul
• Between 2021 and 2027, Team Europe will mobilise €300 billion of investments that support sustainable and high-quality projects, addressing the needs of partner countries and ensuring lasting benefits for local communities. European Commission
• With a projected cost of $1.3 billion, it aimed to turn a section of Toronto's waterfront into a tech-powered, sustainable urban paradise. PatentPC
• Broader Community Engagement: By 2026, new programs targeting healthcare, education, and sustainable agriculture will further diversify local economies and empower the communities of Goias. Farmonaut
• The strategic planting and management of oak trees in city plans highlights their growing importance for sustainable urban design in 2026. Farmonaut
• Reducing urban risks and strengthening resilience has assumed centrality in the global pursuit of sustainable development. SparkBlue
• The vertical farming sector is set to become an essential pillar of modern, urban-centric, and sustainable agriculture by 2033. openpr
• India's Thane is set to revolutionize urban mobility with a groundbreaking multimodal transport hub that will boost connectivity, drive economic growth, and set new standards for sustainable urban development. Travel And Tour World

Last updated: 10 November 2025