Sustainable Development Goals 11- Synthesis Report – High Level Political Forum 2018

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Goal 11, one of the 17 SDGs, is about all of these dimensions, with a specific focus on urban areas and settings. This synthesis report shows the progress of this SDG.

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2017

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United Nations

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Since 2007, more than half the world’s population live in cities or urban centers. Estimates show that by 2030, cities will be home to 60% of the global population, a share that will further increase to about 68.4% by 2050. Between 2010 and 2050, it is estimated that between 2.5 to 3 billion people will be added to the urban population worldwide; with the highest growth projected to be in less developed regions such as East Asia, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa.ii From MDGs to SDGs, the global community has in the last twenty years witnessed the emergence of urbanization as a key development trend.

Sustainable Development Goals 11- Synthesis Report – High Level Political Forum 2018

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