Evidence-based policy to localise the Sdgs

The effective implementation of a territorial approach to the SDGs implies the combination of a variety of factors. These span from place-based policies to a solid multi-level governance and financing system, to global and context-specific data for evidence-based actions, combining functional and administrative approaches to address territorial challenges and opportunities. Implementing evidence-based policies is key to localise the SDGs and will be focus of this event.
The event will build on the conviction that cities, regions and national governments need evidence regarding their “distance” to the SDGs, notably since at least 105 of the 169 SDGs targets will not be achieved without the engagement and coordination with local and regional governments. At least 80% of OECD regions have not achieved the 2030 targets in any of the 17 SDGs, and at least 70% of cities have not fulfilled the suggested objectives for 15 out of the 17 SDGs. Knowing where they stand and what challenges they still have to address, c