Abstract

The Sustainable Development Goal 11 aims to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. With economic growth and development, the number cities has increased, and the slums are also increasing, which cause a number of problems like solid waste management, pollution, poor traffic systems, and many more. Among other major concerns, one significant concern is that of energy consumption. To protect the environment, it has become significant to act sustainably and choose sustainable ways to develop cities. Globally, there has been raising concern over the disparities and energy-related CO2 emissions. With an increase in the number of people living in cities, the construction of sustainable cities has become necessary; hence in this regard, it has become crucial to concentrate on technological innovation in energy efficiency. The sustainable urban development path will transform cities to achieve Goal 11 for the path to a sustainable future. Energy efficiency is one of the most immediate aspects on which the whole world needs to work. This study seeks to explain the contribution of technology to support energy-efficient tools for constructing sustainable cities. This study represents dimensions of sustainable development and convergence of energy efficient technology enabling advanced levels of sustainable development along with the challenges and key policy recommendations to achieve Goal 11.