Towards the Localization of the SDGs

To accelerate SDG localization and sustainable local and regional development, national governments must urgently implement an enabling framework for subnational governments to meet their devolved responsibilities and the demands of the communities.  The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a holistic agenda intended to guide socioeconomic development policies and priorities.  Local and regional governments (LRGs) are responsible for identifying, responding to, and meeting the various needs of their citizens.  Accordingly, LRGs are calling upon their national governments to develop localization policies for sustainable development that promote a bottom-up approach to integrate local priorities in national and regional plans..