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💼 What can #localgov learn from New York City’s #youthemployment experience?
NYC’s Summer Youth Employment Program #SYEP engages 100,000+ young people each year, offering paid summer jobs and showing how cities can sustain youth employment at scale.
🔎 sdglocalaction.org/nyc-syep-2026/
NYC’s Summer Youth Employment Program #SYEP engages 100,000+ young people each year, offering paid summer jobs and showing how cities can sustain youth employment at scale.
🔎 sdglocalaction.org/nyc-syep-2026/
New York City Summer Youth Employment Program - SDG Local Action
Local and regional governments play a critical role in expanding young people's access to employment opportunities, particularly during the transition from education to work. Across the globe, city-le...
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February 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM
💼 What can #localgov learn from New York City’s #youthemployment experience?
NYC’s Summer Youth Employment Program #SYEP engages 100,000+ young people each year, offering paid summer jobs and showing how cities can sustain youth employment at scale.
🔎 sdglocalaction.org/nyc-syep-2026/
NYC’s Summer Youth Employment Program #SYEP engages 100,000+ young people each year, offering paid summer jobs and showing how cities can sustain youth employment at scale.
🔎 sdglocalaction.org/nyc-syep-2026/
🔈 Calling local gov: Venice Winter School application opens
Bring your city's #innovation to the global stage by sharing your experience.
✅ Who: local gov representatives
✅ Ddl: 28 Feb 2026
✅ Focus: #publicservices
ℹ️ Learn more: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
#SDGs #localaction
Bring your city's #innovation to the global stage by sharing your experience.
✅ Who: local gov representatives
✅ Ddl: 28 Feb 2026
✅ Focus: #publicservices
ℹ️ Learn more: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
#SDGs #localaction
February 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
🔈 Calling local gov: Venice Winter School application opens
Bring your city's #innovation to the global stage by sharing your experience.
✅ Who: local gov representatives
✅ Ddl: 28 Feb 2026
✅ Focus: #publicservices
ℹ️ Learn more: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
#SDGs #localaction
Bring your city's #innovation to the global stage by sharing your experience.
✅ Who: local gov representatives
✅ Ddl: 28 Feb 2026
✅ Focus: #publicservices
ℹ️ Learn more: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
#SDGs #localaction
💼 How can local governments tackle youth employment where it matters most?
🔜 Over the coming two weeks, SDG Local Action will spotlight more local initiatives creating pathways to decent work for young people.
#YouthEmployment #SDG8 #LocalAction #YouthOpportunities #LocalGov
🔜 Over the coming two weeks, SDG Local Action will spotlight more local initiatives creating pathways to decent work for young people.
#YouthEmployment #SDG8 #LocalAction #YouthOpportunities #LocalGov
February 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM
💼 How can local governments tackle youth employment where it matters most?
🔜 Over the coming two weeks, SDG Local Action will spotlight more local initiatives creating pathways to decent work for young people.
#YouthEmployment #SDG8 #LocalAction #YouthOpportunities #LocalGov
🔜 Over the coming two weeks, SDG Local Action will spotlight more local initiatives creating pathways to decent work for young people.
#YouthEmployment #SDG8 #LocalAction #YouthOpportunities #LocalGov
🤖 How can #AI add value for #localgov?
This article explores how cities are implementing AI in #publicservices, drawing on cases from #Hangzhou 🇨🇳 and #Victoria 🇸🇨.
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This article explores how cities are implementing AI in #publicservices, drawing on cases from #Hangzhou 🇨🇳 and #Victoria 🇸🇨.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:28 PM
🤖 How can #AI add value for #localgov?
This article explores how cities are implementing AI in #publicservices, drawing on cases from #Hangzhou 🇨🇳 and #Victoria 🇸🇨.
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This article explores how cities are implementing AI in #publicservices, drawing on cases from #Hangzhou 🇨🇳 and #Victoria 🇸🇨.
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/ai-public-se...
📘 2026 #Seoul Smart City Prize is open for applications!
Launched by WeGo & Seoul, it champions people-centred digital transformation & recognises inclusive city initiatives.
📥 More: sdglocalaction.org/2026-seoul-s...
#SmartCities #DigitalTransformation #InclusiveInnovation #SDGs #Local
Launched by WeGo & Seoul, it champions people-centred digital transformation & recognises inclusive city initiatives.
📥 More: sdglocalaction.org/2026-seoul-s...
#SmartCities #DigitalTransformation #InclusiveInnovation #SDGs #Local
January 30, 2026 at 2:27 PM
📘 2026 #Seoul Smart City Prize is open for applications!
Launched by WeGo & Seoul, it champions people-centred digital transformation & recognises inclusive city initiatives.
📥 More: sdglocalaction.org/2026-seoul-s...
#SmartCities #DigitalTransformation #InclusiveInnovation #SDGs #Local
Launched by WeGo & Seoul, it champions people-centred digital transformation & recognises inclusive city initiatives.
📥 More: sdglocalaction.org/2026-seoul-s...
#SmartCities #DigitalTransformation #InclusiveInnovation #SDGs #Local
🚀 #Quito is boosting local innovation with the Quito Innovation Centre, a collaborative platform uniting public, private and academic actors to support training, tech transfer and co-creation of solutions.
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#SDGLocalAction #Cities #Innovation
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#SDGLocalAction #Cities #Innovation
How cities innovate: The Quito Innovation Centre - SDG Local Action
Local governments play an important role in fostering economic development, with innovation and entrepreneurship being the two main driving forces. This article introduces the case of the Quito Innova...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:26 PM
🚀 #Quito is boosting local innovation with the Quito Innovation Centre, a collaborative platform uniting public, private and academic actors to support training, tech transfer and co-creation of solutions.
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/quito-innova...
#SDGLocalAction #Cities #Innovation
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#SDGLocalAction #Cities #Innovation
🔁 The once-only principle helps cities deliver better digital services. Examples like MiBahía in Bahía Blanca 🇦🇷and Malaysia’s 🇲🇾 One Stop Centre show how interoperable systems cut red tape and improve efficiency.
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#DigitalGovernment #SDGLocalAction
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#DigitalGovernment #SDGLocalAction
The “once-only” principle to improve digital public services - SDG Local Action
How can local governments effectively use digital tools to benefit their communities? As technology continues to advance rapidly, it also creates new opportunities to improve public service delivery. ...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:44 AM
🔁 The once-only principle helps cities deliver better digital services. Examples like MiBahía in Bahía Blanca 🇦🇷and Malaysia’s 🇲🇾 One Stop Centre show how interoperable systems cut red tape and improve efficiency.
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/once-only-pr...
#DigitalGovernment #SDGLocalAction
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/once-only-pr...
#DigitalGovernment #SDGLocalAction
🗣️ Evaluating the #2030Agenda from the local perspective
At the #ECOSOC Partnerships Forum, cities, the UN, and partners stressed that local governments are on the frontlines—turning global goals into action.
Cities are ready.
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/common-frame...
#LocalAction #Cities #localgov
At the #ECOSOC Partnerships Forum, cities, the UN, and partners stressed that local governments are on the frontlines—turning global goals into action.
Cities are ready.
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/common-frame...
#LocalAction #Cities #localgov
Evaluating our common framework from the local perspective: time to ask the right questions - SDG Local Action
The ECOSOC Partnerships Forum Side Event “Evaluating Our Common Framework from the Local Perspective: Time to Ask the Questions” was held on February 27 in New York, convened by UCLG, the Permanent Mi...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:12 PM
🗣️ Evaluating the #2030Agenda from the local perspective
At the #ECOSOC Partnerships Forum, cities, the UN, and partners stressed that local governments are on the frontlines—turning global goals into action.
Cities are ready.
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/common-frame...
#LocalAction #Cities #localgov
At the #ECOSOC Partnerships Forum, cities, the UN, and partners stressed that local governments are on the frontlines—turning global goals into action.
Cities are ready.
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/common-frame...
#LocalAction #Cities #localgov
📣 Voice out theme and agenda of your interest!
Co-create the 2026 #SDGLocalSolutions webinar series with us! Take the chance to support city-to-city exchange that matter to your work.
✍️ English: forms.gle/7LDV1x3LpPKw...
FR/ES/CH/RU versions available below 👇
Co-create the 2026 #SDGLocalSolutions webinar series with us! Take the chance to support city-to-city exchange that matter to your work.
✍️ English: forms.gle/7LDV1x3LpPKw...
FR/ES/CH/RU versions available below 👇
January 23, 2026 at 11:06 AM
📣 Voice out theme and agenda of your interest!
Co-create the 2026 #SDGLocalSolutions webinar series with us! Take the chance to support city-to-city exchange that matter to your work.
✍️ English: forms.gle/7LDV1x3LpPKw...
FR/ES/CH/RU versions available below 👇
Co-create the 2026 #SDGLocalSolutions webinar series with us! Take the chance to support city-to-city exchange that matter to your work.
✍️ English: forms.gle/7LDV1x3LpPKw...
FR/ES/CH/RU versions available below 👇
🔈 Venice Winter School 2026 call for Applications!
UNDP’s SDG Local Action invites local governments to share innovations in public service.
⏰Deadline: 28 Feb 2026.
4 selected cities join #Venice & a Biennale tour!
📥 Apply & Info: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
#SDGs #LocalAction
UNDP’s SDG Local Action invites local governments to share innovations in public service.
⏰Deadline: 28 Feb 2026.
4 selected cities join #Venice & a Biennale tour!
📥 Apply & Info: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
#SDGs #LocalAction
January 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM
🔈 Venice Winter School 2026 call for Applications!
UNDP’s SDG Local Action invites local governments to share innovations in public service.
⏰Deadline: 28 Feb 2026.
4 selected cities join #Venice & a Biennale tour!
📥 Apply & Info: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
#SDGs #LocalAction
UNDP’s SDG Local Action invites local governments to share innovations in public service.
⏰Deadline: 28 Feb 2026.
4 selected cities join #Venice & a Biennale tour!
📥 Apply & Info: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
#SDGs #LocalAction
🚀 How #digitalising #publicservices helps local governments to be better, faster, and smarter?
🔜 In the coming weeks, SDG Local Action will explore how local governments are using #digitalisationtransformation to strengthen public service delivery.
🛎️ Follow our journey!
🔜 In the coming weeks, SDG Local Action will explore how local governments are using #digitalisationtransformation to strengthen public service delivery.
🛎️ Follow our journey!
January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
🚀 How #digitalising #publicservices helps local governments to be better, faster, and smarter?
🔜 In the coming weeks, SDG Local Action will explore how local governments are using #digitalisationtransformation to strengthen public service delivery.
🛎️ Follow our journey!
🔜 In the coming weeks, SDG Local Action will explore how local governments are using #digitalisationtransformation to strengthen public service delivery.
🛎️ Follow our journey!
📣 Co-create our 2026 #SDGLocalSolutions webinar series
Share your priorities, innovative solutions, and practical insights from your city and influence the focus of our 2026 webinars.
✍️ Take the survey now
English: forms.gle/7LDV1x3LpPKw...
FR/ES/CH/RU versions available below 👇
Share your priorities, innovative solutions, and practical insights from your city and influence the focus of our 2026 webinars.
✍️ Take the survey now
English: forms.gle/7LDV1x3LpPKw...
FR/ES/CH/RU versions available below 👇
January 14, 2026 at 12:47 PM
📣 Co-create our 2026 #SDGLocalSolutions webinar series
Share your priorities, innovative solutions, and practical insights from your city and influence the focus of our 2026 webinars.
✍️ Take the survey now
English: forms.gle/7LDV1x3LpPKw...
FR/ES/CH/RU versions available below 👇
Share your priorities, innovative solutions, and practical insights from your city and influence the focus of our 2026 webinars.
✍️ Take the survey now
English: forms.gle/7LDV1x3LpPKw...
FR/ES/CH/RU versions available below 👇
🏛️ How can local governments strengthen open government and meaningful citizen participation? 🗳️
In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how transparency, participation, and accountability are helping cities build trust, collaboration, and stronger local democracy.
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In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how transparency, participation, and accountability are helping cities build trust, collaboration, and stronger local democracy.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🏛️ How can local governments strengthen open government and meaningful citizen participation? 🗳️
In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how transparency, participation, and accountability are helping cities build trust, collaboration, and stronger local democracy.
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In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how transparency, participation, and accountability are helping cities build trust, collaboration, and stronger local democracy.
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🏙️ How can local governments build more inclusive cities? ✨
In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are fostering inclusion through urban design, neighbourhood planning, and community engagement.
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In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are fostering inclusion through urban design, neighbourhood planning, and community engagement.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM
🏙️ How can local governments build more inclusive cities? ✨
In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are fostering inclusion through urban design, neighbourhood planning, and community engagement.
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In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are fostering inclusion through urban design, neighbourhood planning, and community engagement.
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🎨 How can art and culture help build more inclusive cities? 🏙️✨
In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using art and culture as tools for inclusion, participation, and social cohesion — embedding creativity into public space and local development.
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In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using art and culture as tools for inclusion, participation, and social cohesion — embedding creativity into public space and local development.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
🎨 How can art and culture help build more inclusive cities? 🏙️✨
In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using art and culture as tools for inclusion, participation, and social cohesion — embedding creativity into public space and local development.
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In 2025, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using art and culture as tools for inclusion, participation, and social cohesion — embedding creativity into public space and local development.
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🌱 How can local governments create sustainable employment solutions and promote green jobs? 🌍💼
This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are driving local job creation through innovative, green, and inclusive approaches.
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This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are driving local job creation through innovative, green, and inclusive approaches.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM
🌱 How can local governments create sustainable employment solutions and promote green jobs? 🌍💼
This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are driving local job creation through innovative, green, and inclusive approaches.
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This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are driving local job creation through innovative, green, and inclusive approaches.
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♻️ How can local governments strengthen sustainable waste management and advance a circular economy? 🌍
This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using data, innovation, and inclusive systems to reduce waste and turn challenges into opportunities.
This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using data, innovation, and inclusive systems to reduce waste and turn challenges into opportunities.
January 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
♻️ How can local governments strengthen sustainable waste management and advance a circular economy? 🌍
This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using data, innovation, and inclusive systems to reduce waste and turn challenges into opportunities.
This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using data, innovation, and inclusive systems to reduce waste and turn challenges into opportunities.
♀️ How can a gender perspective strengthen local planning and urban decision-making? 🏙️
This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how embedding women’s perspectives leads to policies that are more inclusive, responsive, and grounded in everyday realities.
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This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how embedding women’s perspectives leads to policies that are more inclusive, responsive, and grounded in everyday realities.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:14 AM
♀️ How can a gender perspective strengthen local planning and urban decision-making? 🏙️
This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how embedding women’s perspectives leads to policies that are more inclusive, responsive, and grounded in everyday realities.
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This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how embedding women’s perspectives leads to policies that are more inclusive, responsive, and grounded in everyday realities.
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From #Rwanda 🇷🇼 to #Somalia 🇸🇴 and #SoutheastEurope 🌐, Local Government Associations #LGAs are at the frontlines of #crisis.
🎥 Watch the webinar: youtu.be/CGSZmpNemww?...
📖 Key takeaways: sdglocalaction.org/local-govern...
#LocalGov #Resilience #Peacebuilding #SDGs #LocalAction
🎥 Watch the webinar: youtu.be/CGSZmpNemww?...
📖 Key takeaways: sdglocalaction.org/local-govern...
#LocalGov #Resilience #Peacebuilding #SDGs #LocalAction
December 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
From #Rwanda 🇷🇼 to #Somalia 🇸🇴 and #SoutheastEurope 🌐, Local Government Associations #LGAs are at the frontlines of #crisis.
🎥 Watch the webinar: youtu.be/CGSZmpNemww?...
📖 Key takeaways: sdglocalaction.org/local-govern...
#LocalGov #Resilience #Peacebuilding #SDGs #LocalAction
🎥 Watch the webinar: youtu.be/CGSZmpNemww?...
📖 Key takeaways: sdglocalaction.org/local-govern...
#LocalGov #Resilience #Peacebuilding #SDGs #LocalAction
🍽️ How can local governments strengthen local, sustainable food production and food security? 🌱🏙️
This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using data, innovation, and agroecological approaches to build more resilient, inclusive urban food systems.
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This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using data, innovation, and agroecological approaches to build more resilient, inclusive urban food systems.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🍽️ How can local governments strengthen local, sustainable food production and food security? 🌱🏙️
This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using data, innovation, and agroecological approaches to build more resilient, inclusive urban food systems.
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This year, SDG Local Action highlighted how cities are using data, innovation, and agroecological approaches to build more resilient, inclusive urban food systems.
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🌐 How can digital and innovative tools help cities make better, more inclusive decisions?
This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities are using digital tools to strengthen participation, improve data use, and enable smarter, more transparent local governance.
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This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities are using digital tools to strengthen participation, improve data use, and enable smarter, more transparent local governance.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🌐 How can digital and innovative tools help cities make better, more inclusive decisions?
This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities are using digital tools to strengthen participation, improve data use, and enable smarter, more transparent local governance.
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This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities are using digital tools to strengthen participation, improve data use, and enable smarter, more transparent local governance.
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🌍 UNDP SDG Local Action | 2025 Report
Discover a year of local action turning the 2030 Agenda into results through learning, innovation & advocacy. 👀 Stay tuned for 2026 and join us in shaping the next chapter!
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/undp-2025-re...
#SDG #LocalGov #SDGs #LocalAction
Discover a year of local action turning the 2030 Agenda into results through learning, innovation & advocacy. 👀 Stay tuned for 2026 and join us in shaping the next chapter!
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/undp-2025-re...
#SDG #LocalGov #SDGs #LocalAction
December 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🌍 UNDP SDG Local Action | 2025 Report
Discover a year of local action turning the 2030 Agenda into results through learning, innovation & advocacy. 👀 Stay tuned for 2026 and join us in shaping the next chapter!
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/undp-2025-re...
#SDG #LocalGov #SDGs #LocalAction
Discover a year of local action turning the 2030 Agenda into results through learning, innovation & advocacy. 👀 Stay tuned for 2026 and join us in shaping the next chapter!
🔗 sdglocalaction.org/undp-2025-re...
#SDG #LocalGov #SDGs #LocalAction
🌍 How can local governments strengthen local adaptation and build resilience in times of crisis?
This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities and local governments are responding to climate shocks and crises — strengthening institutions, systems, and communities.
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This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities and local governments are responding to climate shocks and crises — strengthening institutions, systems, and communities.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🌍 How can local governments strengthen local adaptation and build resilience in times of crisis?
This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities and local governments are responding to climate shocks and crises — strengthening institutions, systems, and communities.
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This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities and local governments are responding to climate shocks and crises — strengthening institutions, systems, and communities.
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🚦 How can local governments make urban mobility safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable? 🏙️🚶♀️🚲
This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities are improving road safety and urban mobility — prioritising people, reducing risks, and redesigning streets for all.
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This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities are improving road safety and urban mobility — prioritising people, reducing risks, and redesigning streets for all.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚦 How can local governments make urban mobility safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable? 🏙️🚶♀️🚲
This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities are improving road safety and urban mobility — prioritising people, reducing risks, and redesigning streets for all.
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This year, SDG Local Action spotlighted how cities are improving road safety and urban mobility — prioritising people, reducing risks, and redesigning streets for all.
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From #Rwanda 🇷🇼 to the #Somalia 🇸🇴 and #NALAS 🌐, local government associations #LGAs show how their role to build trust, coordination, and resilience in #crises.
🎥 youtu.be/CGSZmpNemww?...
📖 sdglocalaction.org/local-govern...
🎥 youtu.be/CGSZmpNemww?...
📖 sdglocalaction.org/local-govern...
The role of local government associations in crisis
YouTube video by SDG Local Action
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December 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
From #Rwanda 🇷🇼 to the #Somalia 🇸🇴 and #NALAS 🌐, local government associations #LGAs show how their role to build trust, coordination, and resilience in #crises.
🎥 youtu.be/CGSZmpNemww?...
📖 sdglocalaction.org/local-govern...
🎥 youtu.be/CGSZmpNemww?...
📖 sdglocalaction.org/local-govern...