New publication: The 8th report of the Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments to the 2024 HLPF, Towards the Localization of the SDGs, has been released!

11 July 2024

Local and regional governments driving equality, climate action and a new agenda for peace

 

The Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments produces the annual Towards the Localization of the SDGs report, facilitated by UCLG. 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.

 

Learn how the 37 national governments that have presented VNRs at the 2024 HLPF are involving their local counterparts in SDG strategies, coordination mechanisms & VNR processes 

 

We need to grow from <50% to full inclusion to achieve the goals!

 

Read how local governments’ commitment & initiatives are helping end poverty & hunger (SDGs 1-2), fight climate change (SDG 13) & achieve cities & territories of peace to rebuild trust (SDG 16) through human rights-based and caring approaches

 

With dedicated papers and +750 locally-led inspiring practices!

 

  • Paper 1: The role of local and regional governments regarding poverty and prosperity: A people approach (SDGs 1-2)

  • Paper 2: Localizing climate action and SDG 13 through bold initiatives and advocacy: A planet perspective (SDG 13)

  • Paper 3: Advancing peaceful, just and inclusive societies (SDG 16) at local and regional levels: A government perspective 

 

Discover the catalytic role of VSRs and VLRs and be part of this ever-growing movement!

 

Join our advocacy for stronger involvement of local governments in the global table to transform & revitalize the multilateral system 

 

We warmly invite you to dive into the 8th GTF Towards the Localization of the SDGs report, explore its insightful findings, spread the word and keep advancing the SDGs with us!