Global Scans · Sustainable Cities and Communities · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

• [New] The UK, France and Spain continue to create opportunities through green building codes, commercial retrofits, public-sector construction and sustainable urban development. openpr
• [New] In support of the Dubai Urban Plan 2040 and the Year of the Family objectives, the Executive Council approved a pioneering planning model for citizens' residential areas aimed at developing vibrant, sustainable and socially connected neighborhoods. Emirati Times
• [New] The largest lithium producer of 2026 will not simply mine the most ore - it will combine advanced processing, sustainable extraction, ESG transparency, and innovation in value chains that touch everything from rural electrification to green infrastructure. Farmonaut
• Singapore will need scientists to advance climate modelling and heat mitigation, urban planners who integrate resilience into the built environment, and entrepreneurs who build sustainable technologies. ST

Last updated: 04 May 2026