In April 2025, the SDG Local Solutions Series focused on how the city of Bogota, in Colombia, has been implementing their Care System, showcasing how local governments can institutionalize specific policies that transform the lives of women and their communities. The city’s experience offers valuable insights for other territories aiming
During the session of the SDG Local Solutions Series, held on 8 April 2025, and co-organized by UNDP and Global Fund for Cities Development, two municipalities — Mahajanga (Madagascar) and São Paulo (Brazil) — presented their strategies to overcome financial limitations and improve public service delivery. The dialogue highlighted the importance
In February 2025, the UNDP’s SDG Local Solutions series focused on how cities can prevent traffic accidents through innovative policies and technological solutions. Two cities, Istanbul, Türkiye, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, shared their experiences in addressing the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned to improve urban mobility, road safety and prevent accidents
More and more cities around the world are using inclusive and participatory digital tools for city management. In January 2025, UNDP’s SDG Local Solutions webinar had the opportunity to learn more about the experiences of Montevideo in Uruguay and Turin, Italy, where its University has created innovative tools to bridge
The principle of “leaving no one behind” is central to the United Nations Agenda 2030, emphasizing equity and inclusion as prerequisites for sustainable development. On October 29th, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a thought-provoking City Talks session. The dialogue featured Antonio
On 13 November 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held a webinar as part of its SDG Local Solutions series. The topic was how cities are dealing with the growing problem of urban flooding. The session focused on the innovative strategies of two local governments: Copenhagen, Denmark, and Hoboken,
On October 10, 2024, as part of the SDG Local Solutions series, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) hosted a webinar to discuss how cities are addressing the increasing threat of extreme heat. The session focused on two local governments—Miami-Dade County in the United States and the city of Seville in Spain—showcasing local solutions
On 27 September 2024, as part of the SDG Local Solutions series, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held a webinar to explore how municipalities are creating local skills to support the green energy transition. The webinar highlighted efforts in Mexico City, Mexico, and Northampton, United Kingdom, where cities are
On 11 September 2024, as part of the SDG Local Solutions series, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held a webinar to explore how carbon markets can help achieve climate goals and create a more sustainable future. The webinar highlighted local efforts in Cordoba, Argentina, and Freetown, Sierra Leone, where
On 28 August 2024, as part of the SDG Local Solutions series, UNDP hosted a webinar on the use of drones to map cities, featuring the experiences of Dublin and Freetown. This article explores how these cities have embraced drone technology to meet the challenges of sustainability, risk management, and