Since 2022, UNDP SDG Local Action has generated knowledge and supported learning exchange about how local and regional governments are implementing the SDGs through concrete action. Check our brochure to know more about our work.
Our results at a glance
Knowledge sharing and city-to-city learning
SDG Local Action has organized various learning activities to facilitate knowledge exchange among cities and regions. Below are the key achievements:
- 3,800 representatives have participated in the learning activities, including representatives from cities, regions, local government networks, and UN agencies and partners.
- 300+ city solutions have been highlighted in learning and communication materials.
- 33 thematic webinars have been organized since 2023, with 1,400+ live participants.
- 147 institutional partners from academia and international organizations are actively involved in our activities.
Learning and communications are available in English, French, and Spanish, with some products also available in Chinese, Russian, and Arabic.
Through these learning activities and materials, SDG Local Action provides a platform for local and regional governments to exchange practical solutions, explore tools, address challenges, and discover innovative approaches to public service delivery.
Knowledge generation and guidance
SDG Local Action has co-created a series of guidelines to highlight solutions and generate knowledge for local and regional governments.
- A total of 20 guidelines have been elaborated.
- 7 guidelines capture city innovation generated by the 2022 Mayors Challenge.
- 13 thematic guidelines outline trends in local government and offer a step-by-step guide.
- Themes include public procurement, open government, local finance and resource mobilization, and more.
Visibility and outreach
SDG Local Action connects with local and regional governments through website publications, social media and its YouTube channels.
SDG Local Action collects news, stories, videos, and city solutions on its website to showcase how local and regional governments are implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More than 100 stories and 220 news articles spotlight local solutions.
SDG Local Action has amplified local voices globally by publicizing local initiatives and relevant activities on social media.
- LinkedIn posts have been viewed more than 101,932 times.
- Views on X exceed 27,000.
- More than 64,000 views have been recorded on the YouTube channel.
Data visualisation and infographics
SDG Local Action has leveraged data visualizations and infographics to facilitate decision-making, problem analysis, and the design of city services. So far, SDG Local Action has published 69 infographics, covering topics such as urban flood resilience and digital participatory tools.
SDG Local Action has also created six interactive data visualizations to facilitate storytelling about city solutions and communicate their impact. These data visualizations cover the Mayors Challenge program’s main results in Local Solutions Global Goals and storytelling about cities, including:
- Butuan, Philippines
- Rourkela, India
- Bogotá, Colombia
- Hermosillo, Mexico
- Kumasi, Ghana
Global engagement
SDG Local Action has facilitated the participation of local governments in the United Nations global agenda, including the following events
Project implementation support
SDG Local Action provides direct support to project implementation led by cities.
As UNDP is one of the implementing partners of the Mayors Challenge, SDG Local Action supported winning cities by providing guidance on project management and delivery, conducting procurement processes on their behalf, and supporting financial and institutional sustainability.
SDG Local Action also responds to requests from UNDP Country Offices on local government-related issues, including organizing training activities, promoting local experience, and facilitating partners’ participation in global events.
To learn more about SDG Local Action’s impact and achievements over the years, visit our RESULTS page.