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Opened: Monday, 30 March 2026, 12:00 AM
In this activity, you will connect what you have learned about informal settlements and housing conditions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - the United Nations' global framework for addressing the world's most pressing challenges.
What are the SDGs?
The SDGs are 17 goals adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They address issues like poverty, health, education, clean energy, and climate action.
Your task
Review the SDGs below and identify which ones are most relevant to the housing conditions we have been studying. For each SDG you select, write a brief explanation of how it connects to informal housing, health, safety, energy poverty, or climate change.
| SDG | Goal | How does it connect to informal housing? |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1 | No Poverty | |
| SDG 3 | Good Health and Well-Being | |
| SDG 7 | Affordable and Clean Energy | |
| SDG 10 | Reduced Inequalities | |
| SDG 11 | Sustainable Cities and Communities | |
| SDG 13 | Climate Action |
💡 You don't need to fill in every row — focus on the SDGs you find most relevant and explain your thinking.
Next step: Continue to the next activity - Analyzing Yasmin's House.