Why Cities: The Importance of SDG 11.

Format:

Video

Series:

Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (11 minutes)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : SDG Academy, 2015.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

This video provides an overview of the ideas and thought processes that are used to work towards achieving sustainable cities. Jeffrey Sachs elaborates on the circumstances under which SDG 11 was created. He uses current data to estimate future global needs and the expectations that must be fulfilled to establish sustainable cities. The outcomes of modifying and designing cities for the increasing world population are also elaborated.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed June 24, 2026).