Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Sustainable Development Goal 11, titled "sustainable cities and communities", is one of 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.  The 17 SDGs take into account that action in one area will affect outcomes in other areas as well, and that development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability. The seven outcome targets include safe and affordable housing, affordable and sustainable transport systems, inclusive and sustainable urbanization, protection of the world's cultural and natural heritage, reduction of the adverse effects of natural disasters, reduction of the environmental impacts of cities and to provide access to safe and inclusive green and public spaces. 

Baku Eurasian University provides public access to buildings, monuments or natural heritage landscapes of cultural significance.

BAAU students visited Hussein Javid's house-museum

https://sdg.baau.edu.az/en/article/baau-students-visited-hussein-javid-039-s-house-museum-341

Baku Eurasian University provides public access to libraries including books and publications.

Library and reading room

https://sdg.baau.edu.az/en/page/library-and-reading-room-295

BAAU Students Visit “Trash to treasure” Museum

https://sdg.baau.edu.az/en/article/baau-students-visit-trash-to-treasure-museum-340

Baku Eurasian University makes a contribution to the improvement of local arts, theatre groups by supporting holding events.

"Karabakh Week" has started its activity

https://sdg.baau.edu.az/en/article/quot-karabakh-week-quot-has-started-its-activity-342

By representing care to cultural heritage such as local folklore, traditions, language and knowledge is one of values of Baku Eurasian University.

Festival called "Nowruz Fest" was held at Baku Eurasian University

https://sdg.baau.edu.az/en/article/festival-called-quot-nowruz-fest-quot-was-held-at-baku-eurasian-university-343

Appropriating to demands of SDGs11, Baku Eurasian University (BAAU) pays significant attention to developing sustainable commuting on campus.

Sustainable community

https://sdg.baau.edu.az/en/article/sustainable-community-359

Baku Eurasian University undertakes actions to promote the % of more sustainable commuting on campus.

Sustainable community

https://sdg.baau.edu.az/en/article/sustainable-community-359

Remote Working Policy

To offer a structure for remote work, telecommuting, and flexible schedule choices that complement the university's objectives of promoting employee well-being, creating a sustainable campus environment, and increasing operational effectiveness. A policy allowing remote employment can promote inclusive community development, enhance urban sustainability, and lessen its negative

effects on the environment. This policy describes the requirements, obligations, and qualifications for supervisors and employees.

https://sdg.baau.edu.az/en/page/remote-working-policy-290

Baku Eurasian University provides affordable housing for employees and students.

Student world

https://sdg.baau.edu.az/en/page/student-world-289

By taking consideration main principles of sustainable community, Baku Eurasian University prioritizes pedestrian access on campus.

Sustainable community

https://sdg.baau.edu.az/en/article/sustainable-community-359