Sustainable territorial and local development

The European Parliament URBAN intergroup and the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) met to discuss how to "Foster multilevel Dialogue for SDG Implementation.”
 
The event gathered various stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities local and regional governments face in their journey towards successfully achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The agenda also included a closer look at different European Union (EU) initiatives and tools that support cities in their path to realizing the SDGs.
 
The timing of this event is particularly significant, as 2023 marks the midway point in the timeline set by the United Nations General Assembly for achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda. To mark this milestone, the European Parliament has produced two important reports on the Implementation of SDGs in Europe, while the European Commission, for the first time, is presenting a Voluntary Review that assesses how the European Union as a whole is integrating SDGs into its policies and projects.
 
The event's program featured a line-up of distinguished speakers, each bringing valuable insights and experiences to the discussions. CEMR had the opportunity to showcase their work on SDGs, with Eva Banos presenting our report on the implementation of SDGs at the local and regional levels.