Several of the EU directives described above in Section __ are directly relevant to the 11 environmental sustainability recommendations, (a) – (k), listed in item 14, Local Authorities, on pages 21-22 of UN Habitat's "International Guidelines: Urban and Territorial Planning", as outlined below. Conversely, all of the items (a) – (k) relate to one or more EU Directives.

Overall, EU Directives provide a framework for local authorities to implement the environmental sustainability recommendations listed in the UN Habitat guidelines. By following these directives, local authorities can help to create more sustainable and livable communities.