Leila Mead, International Institute for Sustainable Development, SDG Knowledge Hub
Summary
The future of cities will depend on their resource efficiency levels and the manner in which they are planned, connected and governed, according to a report published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP, or UN Environment) International Resource Panel.
The report titled, ‘The Weight of Cities: Resource Requirements of Future Urbanization,’ encourages cities to optimally use their resources to avoid risks associated with overburdening the agriculture, energy, industry and transport sectors. It calls for a new strategy to address 21st century urbanization, contends that transitioning towards low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially just cities is critical for advancing the SDGs and the New Urban Agenda (NUA), and outlines recommendations to this end. Noting that most consumption and production is already happening in cities, the report highlights its contribution to SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), among others.
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