Chandel, Shyam Singh and Chandel, Rahul
Sustainable cities and townships : A strategy for effective implementation of sustainable development goal -11 by higher education institutions - University News - 59(47), Nov, 22-28, 2021: p.49-55
Cities occupy about 2% of the earth surface but consume 60–80% of global energy. The global urban population has reached 2.8 billion in the 20th century and is projected to reach 6.9 billion by 2050, representing 70% of the world population (Sodiq, et. a.l 2019). The 20th century has witnessed various other social, economic, and environmental issues on a global scale (Yigitcanlar and Lee, 2014). To counter such challenges, efforts have been made leading to the materialization of the concept of intelligent cities (Komninos, 2002). The rapid growth in the urban population and expansion of cities and successive environmental impact have highlighted the importance of formulation of goals and take necessary action for sustainability and improvement of quality of life of citizens in all countries. Consequently in 2015, United Nations identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and governing roadmaps to be adopted globally by 2030 for better health, quality of life, sustainability and, a better future for all (United Nations SDGs, 2015). The SDGs were built on the foundation of Millennium Development Goals. These goals aim at overall socio-economic development of the human population along with protection of environment with the usage of renewable energy sources for affordable and clean energy. The education and research related to SDGs can play an important role in the sustainable development worldwide. As such the role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) worldwide, is of great significance for the effective implementation of these goals by 2030. – Reproduced
Sustainable cities and townships : A strategy for effective implementation of sustainable development goal -11 by higher education institutions - University News - 59(47), Nov, 22-28, 2021: p.49-55
Cities occupy about 2% of the earth surface but consume 60–80% of global energy. The global urban population has reached 2.8 billion in the 20th century and is projected to reach 6.9 billion by 2050, representing 70% of the world population (Sodiq, et. a.l 2019). The 20th century has witnessed various other social, economic, and environmental issues on a global scale (Yigitcanlar and Lee, 2014). To counter such challenges, efforts have been made leading to the materialization of the concept of intelligent cities (Komninos, 2002). The rapid growth in the urban population and expansion of cities and successive environmental impact have highlighted the importance of formulation of goals and take necessary action for sustainability and improvement of quality of life of citizens in all countries. Consequently in 2015, United Nations identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and governing roadmaps to be adopted globally by 2030 for better health, quality of life, sustainability and, a better future for all (United Nations SDGs, 2015). The SDGs were built on the foundation of Millennium Development Goals. These goals aim at overall socio-economic development of the human population along with protection of environment with the usage of renewable energy sources for affordable and clean energy. The education and research related to SDGs can play an important role in the sustainable development worldwide. As such the role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) worldwide, is of great significance for the effective implementation of these goals by 2030. – Reproduced