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How S&T can help operationalize an urban SDG

How S&T can help operationalize an urban SDG . Expert Group Meeting on S&T for the SDGs Columbia University 16 December 2013 Cynthia Rosenzweig NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies/ Columbia University, USA Aromar Revi Indian Institute for Human S ettlements, Bangalore, India

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How S&T can help operationalize an urban SDG

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  1. How S&T can help operationalize an urban SDG Expert Group Meeting on S&T for the SDGs Columbia University 16 December 2013 Cynthia Rosenzweig NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies/ Columbia University, USA Aromar Revi Indian Institute for Human Settlements, Bangalore, India Co-Chairs, SDSN Sustainable Cities Thematic Group

  2. Why the world needs an urban SDG?

  3. Criteria for SuccessfulSDGs Guide public understanding of complex challenges Mobilize key actors Support effective public policies and private action Be universal Promote monitoring and accountability

  4. SDSN Proposal for SDGs End extreme poverty including hunger Achieve development within planetary boundaries Ensure effective learning for all children and youth for life and livelihood Achieve gender equality, social inclusion, and human rights for all Achieve health and wellbeing at all ages Improve agriculture systems and raise rural prosperity Empower inclusive, productive, and resilient cities Curb human-induced climate change and ensure sustainable energy Secure ecosystem services and biodiversity, and ensure good management of water and other natural resources Transform governance for sustainable development

  5. 21st Century: Towards a New Governance Architecture • Re-balancing interests of: • Nation States • Local and Regional Governments • Firms • Rights of Communities and Citizens

  6. Why the World Needs an SDG on Cities Given that urbanization is now a global-scale process, a sustainable planet depends on how cities grow, function, and respond to stress. Leaders and citizens of urban areas need to beempowered to mobilizesustainability action. An Urban SDG wouldmotivate public-privatepartnerships for measurableimplementation. If urban issues are ‘mainstreamed’ across the otherSDGs, the role of citieswilldisappear. An Urban SDG wouldpromote linkages and strengthenotherSDGs

  7. Cities as First Responders: Mitigation and Adaptation

  8. ProposedUrban SDG (2015-2030) Make all citiessocially inclusive, economically productive, environmentallysustainable, secure, and resilient to climate change and otherrisks. Develop participatory, accountable, and effective city* governance to support rapid and equitable urban transformation. *and metropolitan region

  9. ThreeProposedUrban SDG Targets • End extreme urban poverty, expand employment and productivity, and raise living standards, especially in slums. • Ensure universal access to a well-designed, secure, and affordable built environment and basic urban services including housing; water, sanitation and waste management; low-carbon energy and transport; and mobile and broadband communication. • Ensure safe air and water quality for all, and integrate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, efficient land and resource use, and climate and disaster resilience into investments and standards. From these proposed targets, Urban Indicators are being developed via the Sustainable Cities Initiative in Accra, Bangalore, Durban, Rio de Janeiro& New York

  10. Campaign for an Urban SDG#urbanSDG Mobilizing urban governments worldwide Lobbying with national governments and groups Getting development finance institutions on board Orienting the private sector Promoting global citizens social media campaign

  11. Operationalising an urban SDG: the case of Bangalore, India

  12. 3.4 million Bangalore : 1992 3.4 million 1992

  13. 5.7 million Bangalore : 2001 5.7 million 2001 3.4 million 1992

  14. 8.5 million Bangalore : 2009 8.5 million 2009 5.7 million 2001 3.4 million 1992

  15. Urban SDG Target A - Eliminate extreme urban poverty, expand employment & productivity, & raise living standards, especially in slums & informal settlements Bangalore: indicative #urbanSDG set (work in progress, do not cite)

  16. Urban SDG Target B - Ensure universal access to a secure and affordable built environment & basic services: housing, water, sanitation & waste management; low-carbon energy & transportation; & communication. Bangalore: indicative #urbanSDG set (work in progress, do not cite)

  17. Urban SDG Target C - Ensure safe air & water quality for all, & integrate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, efficient land & resource use, & climate & disaster resilience into investments & standards Bangalore: indicative #urbanSDG set (work in progress, do not cite)

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