Background
The world is undergoing profound change.
From climate change and future cities tobiodiversity protection and technological transformation, real-world challengesare increasingly shaping how people live, learn, and prepare for the future.
The United Nations Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs) provide one of the world’s most important frameworks forunderstanding global development today.
The UN SDG Youth Competency CertificationProgramme is built around the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goalsand offers thematic learning and certification pathways across different globaltopics. The programme aims to help young people develop a more structuredunderstanding of the real world and build stronger awareness of the future atan earlier stage.
Each topic is offered as an independentshort course and may be joined separately.
Topic Introduction
SDG11 Sustainable Cities and FutureCommunities
What kind of cities will people live inin the future?
Autonomous vehicles, smart communities,future transport systems and vertical cities are redefining how people live.Why are future cities placing greater emphasis on public spaces and greencommunities? How will AI reshape the way cities operate? Why are governmentsand urban planners rethinking the relationship between people and cities?
From smart infrastructure and futuremobility to urban regeneration and green architecture, cities are beingredesigned for the future. What will urban life look like in the comingdecades, and how will technology, AI and sustainability reshape future communities?
This topic explores global future city casestudies, AI and smart city development, future transport and lifestyle changes,community and public space design, and how young people can better understandfuture urban trends.
Programme Information
Programme Duration
Each topic runs for 3 weeks and includes:
- 4 live online sessions
- 1 online thematic seminar
Programme Format
The programme is delivered fully online andis open to participants globally. Session recordings will be available.
Programme Outcomes
Upon completion, participants will receive:
- UN SDG Youth Competency Certification
- SDG Topic Analysis Portfolio
- SDGs conceptual framework and global issue awareness
- Enhanced global analysis and communication skills
Recommended Age: Open to young people aged 11 and above.
