Global Conversation Series: Developing a Sustainable World through Socially and Environmentally Conscious Innovation.

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DATE & TIME

07:00 pm

LOCATION

East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 Large Meeting Room Overflow parking available at All Saints Church 800 Abbot Road, just south of the library.

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DESCRIPTION

Networking and Refreshments from 6:30-7:00pm, Event from 7:00-8:00pm

Free Event, No Registration Required

GOAL 11: MAKE CITIES INCLUSIVE, SAFE, RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE

Cities are hubs for ideas, commerce, culture, science, productivity, social development and much more. At their best, cities have enabled people to advance socially and economically. With the number of people living within cities projected to rise to 5 billion people by 2030, it’s important that efficient urban planning and management practices are in place to deal with the challenges brought by urbanization.

Many challenges exist to maintaining cities in a way that continues to create jobs and prosperity without straining land and resources. Common urban challenges include congestion, lack of funds to provide basic services, a shortage of adequate housing, declining infrastructure and rising air pollution within cities.

Rapid urbanization challenges, such as the safe removal and management of solid waste within cities, can be overcome in ways that allow them to continue to thrive and grow, while improving resource use and reducing pollution and poverty. One such example is an increase in municipal waste collection. There needs to be a future in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.