AIUB SDG Activity Report 2023 | SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has demonstrated a strong commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through a wide range of initiatives since 2020. From creating a green, safe, and accessible campus to engaging with local communities and advancing research in urban sustainability, AIUB’s efforts exemplify how a university can foster inclusive, resilient urban development. The following report highlights AIUB’s key initiatives in five areas – campus infrastructure, community outreach, cultural heritage, research and innovation, and disaster preparedness – with verified examples illustrating their impact.

AIUB’s approach to SDG11 is holistic, addressing infrastructure safety, community resilience, and climate adaptation as key pillars of sustainable urban life. By planning ahead for emergencies and empowering communities with knowledge and tools, AIUB helps build urban settlements that can withstand and recover from disasters. This proactive stance on disaster preparedness, combined with all the initiatives detailed in previous sections, underlines AIUB’s role as a catalyst for sustainable cities and communities in Bangladesh and beyond. Each initiative – whether it’s a green campus project, a community tree planting, a cultural festival, a smart city research, or a climate resilience workshop – contributes to the larger goal of making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, in line with the targets of SDG11. Through evidence-based action and community engagement, AIUB exemplifies how a higher education institution can drive positive change towards more sustainable urban futures.

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