{"id":21832,"date":"2022-08-14T14:42:55","date_gmt":"2022-08-14T18:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/?page_id=21832"},"modified":"2023-06-26T10:15:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T14:15:22","slug":"yul-advancing-sdgs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/about-us\/plans-and-reports\/yul-advancing-sdgs\/","title":{"rendered":"York University Libraries: Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SDGs-1024x320-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Decorative image: UN Sustainable Development Goals\" class=\"wp-image-21962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SDGs-1024x320-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SDGs-1024x320-1-300x94.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A University-wide mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In June 2020, York University launched its new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uap2020-25\/answering-the-call\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University Academic Plan 2020-2025 (UAP)<\/a>, which included a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/unsdgs\/\">university-wide challenge<\/a> to elevate York\u2019s contributions to the United Nations' 17 <a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new UAP serves as a blueprint for action, positioning York University as an agent of positive change in a world facing a convergence of unprecedented trials from climate change, a global pandemic, racism and xenophobia, poverty and inequality. York University\u2019s new UAP is a rallying call for students, faculty and staff to bring their expertise from across disciplines to work together to build new tools and develop strategies and solutions to global challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We're Making a Difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In alignment with the UAP, embedded in York University Libraries' (YUL) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Strategic Plan 2021-2026<\/span> is a commitment to rise to the University-wide challenge to contribute to UN SDGs. As a catalyst for the creation, dissemination, and democratization of knowledge, cultivating a community that prepares students and researchers to make positive change in a global environment, YUL plays a critical role in supporting institution-wide work to contribute to SDGs, as well as in mobilizing our unique expertise to increase the visibility of this transformational work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YUL Strategic Plan 2021-2026 Goal:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify, prioritize, and collaborate with key partners to develop and engage with York\u2019s evolving SDG activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop a framework for creating sustainable interdisciplinary partnerships that support SDG goals and initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with faculty to enhance the visibility and impact of research emerging from SDG initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawing upon library expertise, identify and develop library-led curriculum integration opportunities that align with SDGs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priorities-1024x995-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priorities-1024x995-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priorities-1024x995-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/priorities-1024x995-1-300x292.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read our Progress Report on YUL's work on advancing UN SDGs<a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/UNSDGReport20236.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> here.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/UNSDGReport20236.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/YorkULibraries_UNSDGReport_Final.pdf noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-07-at-10.43.42-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25286\" width=\"231\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-07-at-10.43.42-AM.png 482w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-07-at-10.43.42-AM-234x300.png 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of Our Work to Advance UN SDGs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-1\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-01-300x300.png\" alt=\"1: No Poverty\" class=\"wp-image-20582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-01-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-01-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-01-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-01.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>End poverty in all its forms everywhere.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eradicating poverty is not a task of charity, it's an act of justice and the key to unlocking an enormous human potential. Still, nearly half of the world\u2019s population lives in poverty, and lack of food and clean water is killing thousands every single day of the year.&nbsp;Goal 1 is all about&nbsp;mobilizing policies to end poverty, ensure equal rights to resources, and building resilience of the poor from all kinds of disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-1\/\">Learn more<\/a> about how YUL is advancing SDG 1 through community engagement and outreach activities at La Casita Azul library in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the last 15 years, the number of childhood deaths has been cut in half.\u202f This proves that it is possible to win the fight against almost every disease. Still, we are spending an astonishing amount of money and resources on treating illnesses that are&nbsp;surprisingly easy to prevent.&nbsp;Goal 3&nbsp;promotes healthy lifestyles, preventive measures and modern, efficient healthcare for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-3-2\/\">Learn more<\/a> about how YUL is advancing SDG 3 through collaboration with health institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-3-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-03-300x300.png\" alt=\"3: Good Health and Well-being\" class=\"wp-image-20586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-03-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-03-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-03-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-03.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-4\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-04-300x300.png\" alt=\"4: Quality Education\" class=\"wp-image-20588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-04-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-04-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-04-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-04.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education liberates the intellect, unlocks the imagination and is fundamental for self-respect.\u202f It is the key to prosperity and opens a world of opportunities, making it possible for each of us to contribute to a progressive, healthy society.&nbsp;Goal 4 is about&nbsp;ensuring access for all&nbsp;along&nbsp;all&nbsp;educational&nbsp;levels&nbsp;and ensuring relevant skills for sustainable development and financial success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-4\/\">Learn more<\/a> about how YUL is advancing SDG 4 by providing access to educational resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gender bias is undermining our social fabric and devalues all of us.\u202fIt is not just a human rights issue; it is a tremendous waste of the world\u2019s human potential. By denying women equal rights, we deny half the population a chance to live life at its fullest.&nbsp;Goal 5 is about ensuring the political, economic and social equality for women, and eradicating prejudice in all forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-5\/\">Learn more<\/a> about how YUL is advancing SDG 5 by providing spaces to support families to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-5\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-05-300x300.png\" alt=\"5: Gender Equality\" class=\"wp-image-20590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-05-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-05-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-05-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-05.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-8\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-08-300x300.png\" alt=\"8: Decent Work and Economic Growth\" class=\"wp-image-20596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-08-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-08-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-08-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-08.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg_.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg_-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23556\" width=\"305\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sustainable_Development_Goal_10ReducedInequalities.svg_.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Economic growth should be a positive force for the whole planet.&nbsp;This is why we must make sure that financial progress creates decent and fulfilling jobs while not harming the environment.&nbsp;Goal 8 is about protecting&nbsp;labour rights and once and for all put a stop to modern slavery and child labour, promoting&nbsp;job creation with expanded access to banking and financial services,&nbsp;to ensure all have access to the&nbsp;benefits of entrepreneurship and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-8\/\">Learn more<\/a> about how YUL is advancing SDG 8 by facilitating community educational opportunities via La Casita Azul library in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Reduce inequality within and among countries.<br><\/strong>Too much of the world\u2019s wealth is held by a very small group of people. This often leads to financial and social discrimination. In order for nations to flourish, equality and prosperity must be available to everyone \u2013 regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs or economic status. Goal 10 is all about addressing income inequality, social, economic and political inclusion and creating policies that promote equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/about-us\/plans-and-reports\/yul-advancing-sdgs\/york-university-libraries-yul-advancing-sdg-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more <\/a>about how YUL is advancing SDG 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The world\u2019s population is constantly increasing.&nbsp;To accommodate everyone, we need to build modern, sustainable cities.&nbsp;Goal 11 is about using&nbsp;new, intelligent urban planning&nbsp;to&nbsp;create safe, affordable and resilient cities with green and culturally inspiring living conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-11\/\">Learn more<\/a> about how YUL is advancing SDG 11 by providing free access to libraries, including books and publications, and preserving and recording cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/yul-sdg-11\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-11-300x300.png\" alt=\"11: Sustainable Cities and Communities\" class=\"wp-image-20602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-11-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-11-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/E-WEB-Goal-11.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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