Local and regional governments driving gender equality, sustainability of marine ecosystems, decent work and health, wellbeing and care!
UCLG, on behalf of the Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments, produces the annual Towards the Localization of the SDGs report. This publication, which aims to report yearly on the state of SDG implementation at the local level around the world, analyzes the initiatives undertaken by LRGs to localize the SDGs. The report has been produced and presented to the HLPF every year since 2017, and is increasingly acknowledged by the UN and partners as a critical tool to advance SDG localization.
In this year’s edition you will be able to:
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Learn how the 37 national governments that have presented VNRs at the 2025 HLPF are involving their local counterparts in SDG strategies, coordination mechanisms & VNR processes
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Read four papers discussing how local governments’ commitment and initiatives are helping advance health and wellbeing (SDG 3), achieve gender equality (SDG 5), fight for decent work and inclusive economic growth (SDG 8), and foster cities and territories that protect and value marine ecosystems (SDG 14), all through human rights-based and caring approaches
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Discover the catalytic role of VSRs and VLRs in advancing SDG localization
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Explore powerful recommendations on steps forward to enhance collaboration, advance the localization of the 2030 Agenda, and create more equitable, inclusive and sustainable territories
Over 500 practices from around the world are included in the report, find your local government inside!
