SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

An interview with Professor Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency, on climate action and digitalisation

Green hydrogen is set to bring prosperity to Namibia and propel the world towards a climate-neutral economy. We travel to the country’s south-west, where plans are under way for one of the world’s largest hydrogen plants.

Away from the major metropolitan areas of Latin America, one city in Colombia is leading the way to social and climate-friendly mobility with a free public bicycle share scheme that illustrates how the city is on the right track to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 – Sustainable cities and communities.

Lao PDR’s tropical forests are a treasure. But they are under threat from slash-and-burn practices. We meet the people protecting the trees.

Monika Egerer explores what a healthy urban climate could look like. akzente asked her about the importance of urban ecosystems in the Global North and South.

Ghada Krayem, a Palestinian solar energy technician, is showing how women can advance the energy transition and overcome social barriers in the process.

Remote, but forward-looking: Singra shows how e-mobility can change lives – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stray dogs, muddy paths and dangerous crossings are just some of the challenges Ukrainian children face on their way to school.

Daniel Ernesto Moser, Management Head of TUMI, explains why towns and cities are at the heart of the transition to sustainable transport.

The Indian city of Bhubaneswar is working to curb flooding and unblock drains.

Cities have a key role to play in efforts to meet climate and development goals. GIZ advises municipalities and supports public involvement in decision-making.

Never before have so many people lived in cities. Facts and figures from the big-city jungle.