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Sustainable cities and communities -- Indicators for city services and quality of life

This document defines and establishes methodologies for a set of indicators to steer and measure the performance of city services and quality of life. It follows the principles set out in ISO 37101 and can be used in conjunction with ISO 37101 and other strategic frameworks.

This document is applicable to any city, municipality or local government that undertakes to measure its performance in a comparable and verifiable manner, irrespective of size and location.


General information

  • Status :  Published
    Publication date : 2018-07
  • Edition : 2
    Number of pages : 121
  • Technical Committee
    :
    ISO/TC 268
    Sustainable cities and communities
  • ICS :
    13.020.20
    Environmental economics. Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals

This standard contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

3
Good Health and Well-being
4
Quality Education
5
Gender Equality
6
Clean Water and Sanitation
8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
10
Reduced Inequalities
11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
13
Climate Action
16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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