New resources are available to support you in the SDG localization process: visit the SDGs localization platform!

Discover new tools and supporting resources to localize the SDGs

The virtual platform offers a selected set of concrete tools and resources to help you designing and implementing development policies in coherence with the Sustainable Development Goals. Among the resources available on the platform you can find:

National & subnational governments on the way towards the localization of the SDGs

By UCLG and Global Taskforce

The report, a contribution of UCLG to the Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments, provides evidence of the current and potential role of local and regional governments in the implementation and monitoring of the SDGs. It is based on first-hand information collected by UCLG from local government associations in over 30 countries, complemented by an analysis of the 63 official National Voluntary Reviews (NVRs) and ‘Main Messages’ presented by national governments. Read the report.

Learning Module 1: Localizing the SDGs / Intro

By UCLG, UNDP and UN-Habitat

The Trainer's guide for Localizing the SDGs is intended to provide information on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to local and regional governments, and their organizations or networks, and equip them with a series of strategies, skills and knowledge to localize them. This material is being used in the framework of several learning sessions, which encourage participatory and group work and are promoting the exchange of ideas and experiences among local and regional governments, and other local stakeholders from around the world. Discover the tool.

Manual for the local adaptation of the SDGs

By National Council for Coordination of Social Policies - Presidency of the Argentine Republic

The Manual includes a set of guidelines and methodological suggestions for local planning and management for Argentinian local municipalities. It addresses issues related to institutional capacity building, considered as a key aspect for SDGs localization process. Read the document (available in Spanish)

Policy transfer platform: case studies from cities around the world

By Metropolis

The Policy Transfer Platform is a tool created by the City of Berlin and supported by Metropolis and other partners to showcase innovative projects taking place in cities across the world. It aims to build a global resource for urban practitioners and researchers who can learn from examples in other cities to improve their own city. Found out more.