SDGs Localization: Workshop + New Community of Practice Launched

In partnership with Green Beacon and the Tamarack Institute , SDSN Canada recently co-hosted the workshop "SDGs Localization: From Recovery to Resilience", exploring how the SDGs framework can be used to advance sustainable development in cities and communities across Canada. The workshop included stories of SDG collaboration and implementation, and reflections on the challenges that may come up in this work. It also explored how the SDGs support efforts to 'build forward better' in the wake of COVID-19, the role of cities and municipalities in advancing the SDGs through Voluntary Local Reviews, and inspiring examples of Canadian community partnerships.

Watch the workshop recording here .

Download the 10 takeaways workshop summary here.

Emerging from these conversations is a new Community of Practice for SDG Localization , which SDSN Canada is co-founding in partnership with the Tamarack Institute. This community of practice is a space for all those interested in accelerating their work to localize the SDGs through peer-learning opportunities. Through this community, monthly meetings will be convened to share resources, promote events, develop a learning community to co-generate knowledge, and discuss practical approaches to integrate the SDGs in communities.

To learn more about SDSN Canada, visit their website.