Participatory and inclusive development is the cornerstone of achieving the SDGs at the local level. The @Local2030 Knowledge and Scientific Network will host a workshop next week on Engaging Local Communities: Co-Planning and Co-Project. Join us for an international workshop exploring how participatory and inclusive approaches can strengthen #SDGLocalization through co-planning and co-project methods.

What a week that was! A year in the making and so inspiring! @TheDavidConnor @Local2030 @TheGlobalGoals

When the SDGs are localized, communities lead the change. 🌍✨ 🇹🇭 In Thailand, local data and voices are shaping action — from better wastewater management in Koh Samui to community-led recycling in Surat Thani. 🌱 Learn more: jointsdgfund.org/article/tha…

Adopted last September, the Pact for the Future is a call to rise above divisions and work together — to end conflicts, protect our planet, achieve the #GlobalGoals, and place future generations at the heart of today’s decisions. Learn more: un.org/pact-for-the-future/e…

📍#UCLGTownHall Jordi Llopart from UN @Local2030 Coalition WG on Finance explains how #LRGs can manage resources for SDG implementation: 💡Localize processes & leverage UN support 📊Build local financing frameworks 🗣️Give local voices power to decide funding allocations

How can cities, towns and local communities become true laboratories of transformative change? This week’s @Local2030 Knowledge and Science Network (KSN) workshop focused on Thematic Areas and Integrated Planning, a cornerstone of the KSN Academic Training Programme on #SDGLocalization. Integrated planning is essential to translate the SDGs into operational, place-based strategies, aligning global goals with local priorities through collaboration, coordination and inclusive governance.

📢#CitiesCountdown2030 Sébasiten Vauzelle, @Local2030 🗣️"The initiatives of the Cities Countdown are improving lives, are transforming systems. This can only happen through ownership from the local level. This is evidence that solutions exist"

Do you know about our newsletter? Whether you’re a policymaker, local official or simply passionate about how cities drive the #2030Agenda , @UNHABITAT's SDG Localization newsletter will keep you updated on the latest progress and opportunities. Each edition will bring you news, events, policy updates and multilevel governance insights, along with practical stories and resources from cities worldwide. mdirector-pages.com/sdglocal…

Want to know more about the SDG Cities Global Community? Sign up today and help shape the future of sustainable urban development through the power of collaboration! This month's topic: Culture Driving SDG Action! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

The UN–EU partnership is central. The Local2030 coalition - hosted in Bilbao 🇪🇸 - is a strong example, with Spain a key advocate on #SDG localization. Together, we’re building solutions that start local & scale global. 🌍 #UNEU

In 🇵🇭 Surigao City, the 'Localize to Realize' programme is proving that when vulnerable communities lead, change is lasting. With the Sama Bajau & informal settler families, #L2R is shaping governance, securing rights & driving sustainable livelihoods. 🔗jointsdgfund.org/article/sur…

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! Youth drive action for the #SDGs, from #ClimateAction to innovation. Let’s invest, include, and amplify youth-led solutions. To every young person: we hear you, we stand with you. @unhabitatyouth

🇨🇷 In Atenas, Palmares & Sarchí, a new way of doing development is emerging—blending local identity with #digital innovation. With gender equality at its core, #SDGConnection is fostering innovation, better governance & resilient economies. 📺Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=pNaTHlPD…

🌾 Empowering communities. Transforming food systems. Building resilience. A new 🇺🇳 Joint Programme is underway in 🇬🇲 The Gambia, supported by @WFP & @ITCnews, under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator & @MoBSE_Gambia. 🔗 jointsdgfund.org/article/tra…

📍This is #SDGLocalization in action! 🇨🇷 Costa Rica is bringing the #SDGs closer to home, using digital tools to power local change. Innovation Labs help women gain digital skills, grow businesses & shape decisions. 📖 Read the case study: jointsdgfund.org/publication…

How is tech reshaping cities & the #SDGs? From smart solutions to digital inclusion, this month's Topic of the Month is Digitalization for SDG Local Action! 📢Join the conversation in our latest SDG Cities Global Community Newsletter: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

🗓️ Save the date: 4–6 November 2025. The Second World Summit for Social Development will bring global action to the heart of Doha, Qatar 🇶🇦. 🤲Together, we can shape the future of social progress. 🌐 social.desa.un.org/world-sum… 💬 #SocialSummit2025

@AnacludiaRossb1 , Executive Director, @UNHABITAT Localization thrives on partnerships—across ministries, mayors, UN agencies and civil society. No one can deliver the SDGs alone. A special thanks to @MASE_IT for organizing the annual meeting with UN-Habitat and to the @Local2030 Coalition and Spain for providing the framework of action! 🔗sdglocalization.org/partners… @CooperacionESP @TnEconomy @SecouOmar @Gouv_Territoire @SpainMFA @issak @KiemaMajanen @Kuntaliitto @mdascidades @o_dud @iocmedia @schnoellthomas @OECD

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the #PartnershipPlatformOnLocalizingTheSDGs was more than just a meeting, it was a strong show of commitment to multilevel governance! Following the @Local2030 special session, it’s clear: localization is in high demand, and national & local governments are ready to act. 🙏 Thanks to everyone who joined - from ministers & mayors to UN partners & local actors . Your voices will shape what’s next. 🇮🇹 Special thanks to the @ItalyMase for co-organizing, & to Spain & the @Local2030 Secretariat for providing the framework! @AnacludiaRossb1 @CooperacionESP @TnEconomy @SecouOmar @Gouv_Territoire @SpainMFA @issak @KiemaMajanen @Kuntaliitto @mdascidades @o_dud @iocmedia @schnoellthomas @OECD

📣 Mara Cossu, Coordinator, Division IV Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, Italy Designing National SDG Localization Frameworks isn’t just a technical process- it’s a collaborative one, demonstrating commitment to coherence, ownership, and action. 📌 sdglocalization.org/partners… Advancing the @Local2030 Coalition’s mandate, the Partnership Platform is jointly promoted by Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security @MASE_IT and @UNHABITAT @AnacludiaRossb1 @CooperacionESP @TnEconomy @SecouOmar @Gouv_Territoire @SpainMFA @issak @KiemaMajanen @Kuntaliitto @mdascidades @o_dud @iocmedia @schnoellthomas @OECD