Search the site:

Since 1992, the community Hub of Libraries in Europe!

Striving towards an equitable, democratic and sustainable society

The European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations is an independent umbrella association of library, information and documentation associations and institutions in Europe.

Goal 11: 4. Main Eurostat Indicators

Key trend in “Sustainable cities and communities” show the following evidence (Eurostat Report, pp 215 and ss):

  • Quality of housing in the EU has improved over the past five years;
  • Europeans perceive their residential areas as quieter and safer, but exposure to air pollution remains an issue;
  • Despite recent improvements, exposure of the urban population to fine particular matter remains high;
  • The degree of urbanisation only has a marginal influence on overcrowding, but strongly affects perception of noise pollution, crime and vandalism;
  • Poor people tend to face more challenges in their living situation, especially in cities;
  • Cars are the main means of transport in the EU;
  • Despite good progress since 2001, stagnation in reducing the level of road fatalities in recent years has pushed the EU off track to meeting its 2020 target;
  • More environmentally friendly modes of municipal waste management in the EU;
  • Connection rates to wastewater treatment are increasing;
  • Settlement area per capita has increased.

 

Goal 11’s attainment is monitored through the following main indicators: Source: EU SDG Indicator set 2020:

Goal 11’s attainment is monitored through the following main indicators

 

 


Share this  |
View the map and contact information >

NEWS

  • Press Release:EBLIDA Statement on the OMC Working Group

    Press Release:EBLIDA Statement on the OMC Working Group

    25 July 2023: EBLIDA welcomes the inclusion of a Library priority Action within the European Council Work Plan for Culture 2023-2026. Read more >
  • EBLIDA Newsletter July/August 2023

    EBLIDA Newsletter July/August 2023

    13 July 2023: This double issue - packed with valuable information and updates, diverse range of articles and events that will keep you informed and inspired. Read more >
  • EBLIDA Newsletter June 2023

    EBLIDA Newsletter June 2023

    08 June 2023: This Newsletter is focused on Resourcing Libraries in the European Union (RL:EU). Read more >
  • EBLIDA Annual Report 2022-2023

    EBLIDA Annual Report 2022-2023

    17 May 2023: Now available! Read more >
  • EBLIDA Newsletter May 2023

    EBLIDA Newsletter May 2023

    11 May 2023: Curious about the new phase in the evolution of library thinking? Read about it in our May issue! Read more >

Subscribe to our newsletter >