SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
“The World We Want is one with sustainable habitats. We are passionate about improving our cities and communities. Aren’t we a part of the ecosystem? Aren’t we responsible for it?”
What does SDG 11 mean for us?
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Strengthening efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage (Target 11.4)
Cumbria is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Lake District and the 150-mile Hadrianic Frontier. Cumbria’s Living Heritage showcase a range of houses, gardens, cultural attractions and museums in the region.
At the Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas at the University of Cumbria, an interdisciplinary team of academics interested in making a difference to national parks through collaboration with professionals in protected area management.
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Providing universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities (Target 11.7)
In Lancashire, those with limited mobility are able to engage with local wildlife through accessible nature reserves provided by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside, which offer accessible paths and boardwalks, disabled facilities and accessible bird hides.
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Significantly reducing the number of people affected and substantially decreasing the direct economic losses domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters (Target 11.5)
Within our region, areas such as Carlisle have a history of large-scale flooding, with the most recent being in 2015. The Flood Hub is a partnership between the Evironment Agency, United Utilities, Newground and the North West Regional Flood & Coastal Committee, providing flood information and resources to support householders, businesses and communities across the North West in becoming more flood resilient.