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] Singapore will need scientists to advance climate modelling and heat mitigation, urban planners who integrate resilience into the built environment, and entrepreneurs who build sustainable technologies. ST
• [New] The approaching urbanization dilemma - as estimates have suggested that 66-70% of the world's population will reside in cities by 2050 - has accelerated academic discussion of sustainable urban development. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The project MEx30x 30 will ensure a sustainable flow of income for protected areas across Mexico, with more than 70% of GEF funds dedicated to supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Mexico Business

Last updated: 20 April 2026