SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities - Sustainable Development
UN SDG 11 main goal is to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
The global population is continuously increasing, and it's expected that by 2050 70% of the global population will live in cities. Therefore, it's urgent that we rethink our current urban planning so we can all live in a sustainable and inclusive way. In today's blog, we will analyse how far we are from this target, and we will explore how it is living in a sustainable city.
The way we live now.
To put in context the lifestyle situation, let's look at some impactful data:
- Nowadays cities account for more than 70% of global house emissions.
- In 2022, 99% of the world’s urban population lived in areas that exceeded the air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Between 2015 and 2030, annual passenger traffic globally is projected to increase by 50%, and the number of cars on the road will likely double.
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Who We Are: Fifty Shades Greener
Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, we’re not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isn’t just a color; it’s a lifestyle, and we live it with a bit of cheek and a lot of heart. Our team, a quirky blend of lifelong greenies, seasoned educators, and fresh innovators, believes that every little bit helps and that education is the cornerstone of sustainable change. Born from a simple idea in a hotel’s green team meeting, we've grown into a vibrant community passionate about turning the hospitality world a shade greener. We think greenwashing is as outdated as last season's fashion and are here to ensure sustainability is as authentic as it is actionable. From the early days in Doolin to the bustling workshops of today, our journey has been about making sustainability accessible, understandable, and, dare we say, fun. We don't just throw jargon around; we break it down with practical advice and real-world actions that everyone, from hotel managers to cafe owners, can take. So, whether you’re looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, we’ve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while we’re serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you can’t have a laugh while saving the planet, when can you? Join us as we continue to write our story, one green step at a time. Here’s to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive in—the water’s fine, and it’s getting greener by the minute!
