SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Interviewed in the run-up to the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) in Armenia, GIZ Director General Elke Siehl and Director of Division Alexander Haack explain why human existence depends on the biodiversity on Earth, how we are protecting the basis of our livelihoods around the world, and who is driving improvements.

Armenia is hosting this year’s UN Biodiversity Conference. Lake Sevan is a case study for how better data, nature-based solutions and strong government agencies can preserve biodiversity.

UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach explains how housing shortages and climate change are connected—and how cities can become more resilient.

How public funding and international cooperation attract investment in climate action.

Low-emission, inclusive mobility also works well in the rapidly growing metropolises in the Global South. This is demonstrated by the Transport and Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI): To mark its tenth anniversary, among other things, the initiative is looking back at success in 120 cities and ringing in the next chapter: more transport on the tracks.

Cities and municipalities are increasingly entering into development partnerships. For the first time, a study has demonstrated the positive effects these can offer – for both partners.