GB/T 40761-2021 Sustainable cities and communities—Transforming our cities—Guidance for practical local implementation of GB/T 40759
GB/T 40761-2021 Sustainable cities and communities—Transforming our cities—Guidance for practical local implementation of GB/T 40759
Basic Information
Scope
This document provides guidance on the implementation and maintenance of the GB/T 40759 Sustainable Development Management System, particularly in cities, but also applicable to other forms of regions. This document:
a) Provides guidance on the implementation of a sustainable development management system in cities and other human settlements based on GB/T 40759;
b) Conducts a cross-analysis based on the six principles and 12 action areas of GB/T 40759 to establish a systematic evaluation method for sustainable development programs and achievements in cities or other human settlements;
c) Explains how to use other national standards to support the successful implementation of GB/T 40759, particularly ISO 37120:2014 (which provides a set of urban indicator recommendations for the six principles of GB/T 40759) and ISO 37106 (which provides practical guidance on cross-organizational joint delivery and innovation in cities or settlements).
This document is applicable to organizations, decision-makers, administrative officials, and managers in cities, with the main target users being local governments.
This document aims to help cities become more sustainable through the implementation of programs, strategies, projects, plans, and services at the city level (see Notes 1 and 3.7), and is committed to providing a platform for showcasing and exchanging urban commitments, progress, and achievements.
Note 1: In this document, the term "programs" encompasses strategies, plans, projects, plans, and services.
Note 2: This guide can be used for city-wide strategies, and it may also be used for the formulation of plans in specific departments within cities.
This document is applicable to sustainable development in different types of cities, such as cities, towns, villages, or other human settlements with management boundaries and administrative powers.
Note 3: In this document, the term "city" refers to an area with specific ad