Habitat III, a global UN conference on the ‘New Urban Agenda’, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are two landmark events with the potential to shape the urban and global development agenda for years to come. Each have set lofty goals, such as ending poverty, improving the lives of the almost 1 billion people living in informal settlements, and promoting sustainable development that both mitigates and helps cities to adapt to climate change. What are some implications of these landmark events for urban planners and those interested in the global practice of equitable, inclusive and healthy cities? This talk (featuring Jason Corburn) will give a brief overview of progress to date on these efforts and discuss implications for research and practice.
