Policy Briefs
Inter-agency Policy Briefs on Accelerating Progress on the 2030 Agenda from Local to Global Levels: The Critical Importance of SDG Localization
February 06, 2025
In an era marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, environmental crisis, climate catastrophe, economic instability and fiscal constraints, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) face unprecedented challenges. National development efforts are increasingly strained, underscoring the critical need for innovative approaches.
This reportis a collaboration by United Nations entities and external partners, coordinated by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). It provides timely and incisive perspectives on the specific roles of local and regional governments in achieving the 2030 Agenda. This report highlights key issues, promising practices and policy recommendations for advancing SDG localization to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda in its final six years of implementation, and outlines opportunities for global, national and local stakeholders to advance local action on the SDGs.
