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What is the main focus of sustainable development goal 11?
What is the main focus of sustainable development goal 11?
- Achieving sustainable cities and communities (correct)
- Promoting renewable energy sources
- Decreasing greenhouse gas emissions globally
- Ensuring clean water access in cities
Why is it crucial for cities and communities to be environmentally conscious?
Why is it crucial for cities and communities to be environmentally conscious?
- To lower crime rates in urban areas
- To reduce noise pollution
- To combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions (correct)
- To increase traffic congestion in cities
What contributes to increased air pollution and uncontrolled urban growth in rapidly urbanizing areas?
What contributes to increased air pollution and uncontrolled urban growth in rapidly urbanizing areas?
- Preservation of green spaces
- Inadequate infrastructure and services (correct)
- Adequate infrastructure and services
- Decrease in population density
What is a key element of building sustainable cities according to the text?
What is a key element of building sustainable cities according to the text?
What role do governments and individuals play in achieving sustainable cities?
What role do governments and individuals play in achieving sustainable cities?
What percentage of the global population resides in cities according to the text?
What percentage of the global population resides in cities according to the text?
Study Notes
- Sustainable development goals include the 11th one which focuses on sustainable cities and communities, aiming to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- Sustainable cities prioritize providing a good quality of life for residents while safeguarding the environment, ensuring access to housing, green spaces, public transportation, and preserving cultural heritage.
- Over half of the global population resides in cities, contributing to 70% of the planet's carbon emissions, making it crucial for cities and communities to be environmentally conscious.
- Rapid urbanization leads to inadequate infrastructure and services in many neighborhoods, resulting in increased air pollution and uncontrolled urban growth.
- Building sustainable cities involves providing safe housing with basic services, efficient transportation systems, and preserving cultural and natural heritage, requiring collaborative efforts from governments and individuals to reduce environmental impact.
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Test your knowledge on sustainable cities and communities, focusing on meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Learn about the importance of providing a good quality of life for residents while safeguarding the environment, preserving cultural heritage, and the impact of rapid urbanization on the environment.
