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

345 case studies available.

Commmunity Participation in Urban Conservation
Yangzhou, China

Commmunity Participation in Urban Conservation

This project aims to improve living conditions of the residents in the Old City area of Yangzhou through Sustainable Urban Conservation.

Urban development strategy for the Cotonou agglomeration
Cotonou, Benin

Urban development strategy for the Cotonou aggl...

The strategy aims at defining priorities and giving institutions for the development of Cotonou’s urban agglomeration.

Risk management and prevention
Marseilles, France

Risk management and prevention

This project used interdisciplinary cooperation and stakeholder involvement to implement a risk management system.

Improving the Quality of Life in a Disadvantaged Neighbourhood
Ankara, Turkey

Improving the Quality of Life in a Disadvantage...

This project aims to achieve social inclusion through civic engagement, cultural vitality, gender equity, and poverty reduction

Sofia city development strategy – Sofia I and II
Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia city development strategy – Sofia I and II

The aim was to enhance the development of a democratic and self-reliant municipal management system to generate sustainable benefits

Urban Transport Plan for the Ile-de-France Region
Award
Ile de France, France

Urban Transport Plan for the Ile-de-France Region

The Plan aims to find a better balance between transportation and environmental issues in the metropolitan region of Paris Ile-de-France

Johannesburg-Lilongwe Mentorship Programme
Award
Lilongwe, Malawi

Johannesburg-Lilongwe Mentorship Programme

Lilongwe City Development Strategy has been developed through an innovative Mentorship Programme with the City of Johannesburg

South African / Swedish partnership on air quality
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

South African / Swedish partnership on air quality

The City of Gothenburg and Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality share experience and knowledge to improve their air quality.

Eco-Mileage System
Seoul , South Korea

Eco-Mileage System

The eco-mileage system is an incentive program for citizens and organizations to reduce energy consumption.