Abstract
SDG 11 seeks to make cities and communities more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. This means guaranteeing access for all to adequate housing and basic services; assuring accessible and sustainable urbanisation and transport, and safeguarding the world’s cultural and natural heritage, among other targets. Sustainable communities are green and resilient. With a low ecological impact and low carbon emissions, sustainable communities have pleasant and healthy environments with clean air, parks and sustainable transport. Sustainable communities are resilient, as they recognise the nature of current and future shocks and plan accordingly. The concept of meitheal (discussed in Chapter 1) has much to offer the business of establishing sustainable cities and communities as outlined in SDG 11. In the tradition of meitheal, a recognition of the rights, welfare, creativity and innovation of community members, is the foundation stone for sustainable communities. This chapter outlines the characteristics of sustainable communities, includes exemplars for teaching about sustainable planning with a focus on energy and food production. It also showcases one sustainable community in Cloughjordan, Co.Tipperary, Ireland.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals to Young Citizens (10-16 Years) |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Focus on Teaching Hope, Respect, Empathy and Advocacy in Schools |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 300-320 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003856870 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781032140261 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
