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