Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Sustainable Development Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Click on the case studies below to find out what programs, projects and policies are being implemented in cities around the globe to accomplish Goal 16.

Learn more about the targets and indicators of SDG 16 at UN Sustainbale Development Knowledge Platform.

Case studies

346 case studies available.

Rainwater Harvesting Program - Cosecha de Lluvia
Mexico City, Mexico

Rainwater Harvesting Program - Cosecha de Lluvia

Improving water supply in areas with high rates of economic marginalization and water scarcity.

Programa Tô Legal
Award
São Paulo, Brazil

Programa Tô Legal

Empowering informal workers and fostering entrepreneurial growth.

Building Resilient Food Systems in Cape Town
Award
Cape Town, South Africa

Building Resilient Food Systems in Cape Town

Collaborative governance pathways

Improving Traffic Safety near Schools
Award
Xianning, China

Improving Traffic Safety near Schools

A low-carbon initiative to change travel behaviours

Nettelbeckplatz Berlin
Award
Berlin, Germany

Nettelbeckplatz Berlin

Re-thinking urban renewal, cooperative values and social cohesion.

GwanJuness Community Care
Award
Gwangju, South Korea

GwanJuness Community Care

Protecting human dignity

The Weyonje app
Award
Kampala, Uganda

The Weyonje app

Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Cultural H.I.D.R.A.N.T.
Award
Athens, Greece

Cultural H.I.D.R.A.N.T.

Connecting citizens to their cultural heritage

New Ground Cohousing Community
Award
London, United Kingdom

New Ground Cohousing Community

Providing accommodation & social support for women aged 50-plus through shared living.