The Global Sustainable Cities Initiative (Global)
The Global Sustainable Cities Initiative (Global) is a collaborative effort to promote the development of sustainable cities around the world. Through research, advocacy, and partnerships, Global works to identify and implement solutions to the challenges faced by cities in their pursuit of sustainability. The initiative focuses on areas such as energy
A sustainable city, eco-city, or green city is a city designed with consideration for the social, economic, and environmental impact, as well as a resilient habitat for existing populations. The UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 defines as one that is dedicated to achieving green, social, and economic sustainability, facilitating opportunities that prioritize inclusivity as well as maintaining a sustainable economic growth. Furthermore, the objective is to minimize the inputs of energy, water, and food, and to drastically reduce waste, as well as the outputs of heat, air pollution.