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Studenten im Sommer auf dem Campus Nord, rote Zahnräder im Hintergrund © Roland Baege​/​TU Dortmund
Making cities and settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

The goal is divided into several sub-goals. SDG 11 resolves to improve access to safe, affordable housing and transport systems (11.1 + 11.2). Special attention should be paid to older people or people in precarious situations or with disabilities, as well as women and children. Overall, urbanisation should be made more inclusive, planned in a participatory manner and take into account world cultural and natural heritage sites (11.3 + 11.4). Reduce per capita urban pollution, air quality and waste treatment, and significantly reduce deaths and affected people due to disasters (11.5 + 11.6). Promoting access to safe and inclusive green public spaces is a goal (11.7).

At the same time, national and regional development planning should be promoted and social as well as ecological links between urban and rural areas strengthened (11.a). Policies and plans to promote the above measures in cities and settlements are to be increased by 2020 and the aim is to support least developed countries through financial and technical assistance in the construction of sustainable buildings using regional materials (11.b + 11.c).

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities. Four houses on an orange background. © UN

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Joint maintenance action in Rombergpark

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In a meadow people remove plants © Freundeskreis botanischer Garten Rombergpark e.V.
On January 18, a hands-on activity for active nature conservation will take place in Rombergpark.

Finally tackle it! On January 18, we from the Sustainability Office want to actively contribute to nature conservation together with many motivated members of the TU in cooperation with Rombergpark. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. we will go into the field with sturdy shoes and a good mood.

In the area of the meadow brook in the middle of the Romberpark many rush plants grow. As an invasive species, these displace other native plants and thus ensure a one-sided growth with little ecologically valuable diversity.  Together with the park management we want to remove these plants under guidance and thus contribute to a balanced ecosystem.

Therefore, we need many helping people who want to join us in actively protecting nature with tools. The necessary tools will be provided. The most important things to bring are (water)sturdy shoes, warm clothes and something to drink. At noon, a snack will be provided by the park. A total of about 60 people can take part in the activity. Employees can also participate in the action in consultation with their supervisor.

The action will take place on Jan. 18, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meeting point is the old gatehouse at the entrance (Rombergpark subway station) at 9:15 am. Mail addresses will be requested at registration for a reminder mail and detailed information.

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