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The recently released document makes references to the importance of cities and urbanization to sustainable development and to the role of local authorities in making the Agenda a reality. The release of the zero draft of the outcome…
The Local Authorities Major Group participated in the informal interactive hearings from 26-27 of May 2015, in New York. The hearings were convened by the UN General Assembly as part of preparations for the Post-2015 Summit in September…
This week in NYC, UN Headquarters, is taking place the May Intergovernmental Negotiation session on the post-2015 development agenda (18-22 May, 2015). May session is focused on follow-up and review, which are crucial elements to ensure…
Localized indicators will be essential to the implementation and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Local Authorities Major Group, of which the Global Taskforce forms part, has signed a letter to the Co-chairs of the…
Download the full programme of the side-events organized by the Global TaskForce and local and regional governments partners!Local and regional governments support article 31 of revised draft and call for commitments to tackling the urban…
Local and Regional Government organizations, in their capacity as governmental stakeholders and gathered as part of the Global Taskforce for Post-2015 Development Agenda and towards Habitat III, met on Monday 13 April on the occasion of apolitical…