SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
How this Goal works as a Guide for our work
We improve homes and connect families to water, health and schools.
How GIS supports our work
Map housing, water points and health facilities to prioritise upgrades.
11.1
By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
Ensure safe, affordable housing and services for all.
We improve homes and connect families to water, health and schools.
Map housing, water points and health facilities to prioritise upgrades.
11.2
By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety.
Provide safe, affordable transport for all.
We improve road access to schools, clinics and markets.
Map roads and travel times to guide improvements.
11.3
By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation and participatory, integrated human settlement planning and management.
Plan settlements that include everyone and protect the environment.
We plan villages that balance housing, farming and nature.
Use GIS for land use and growth planning.
11.4
Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
Protect cultural sites and natural areas.
We respect local culture and protect the environment.
Map heritage sites and landscapes to support protection.
11.5
By 2030, significantly reduce deaths and people affected and decrease economic losses from disasters with a focus on the poor and vulnerable.
Reduce deaths and losses from disasters.
We train for droughts, floods and crises to act early.
Use Earth observation for early warnings of floods and droughts.
11.6
By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including air quality and waste management.
Reduce pollution and improve waste management.
We support clean villages, tree planting and safe waste systems.
Track waste sites, tree cover and air quality with GIS.
11.7
By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces.
Ensure everyone can enjoy safe public spaces.
We create playgrounds and meeting areas for communities.
Map open spaces and access routes to plan safely.
11.A
Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening planning.
Strengthen links between towns and rural areas.
We connect rural producers with town markets.
Link rural and urban data on trade and transport.
11.B
By 2020, increase the number of cities adopting integrated policies for inclusion, resource efficiency and climate resilience, in line with the Sendai Framework.
Encourage integrated planning for climate and disaster resilience.
We help communities plan for climate risks and hazards.
Integrate climate, health and land data for risk management.
11.C
Support least developed countries in building sustainable and resilient buildings using local materials.
Help poorer countries build resilient, sustainable buildings.
We use local materials for classrooms, homes and community buildings.
Map resources and construction patterns to promote safe practice.