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On behalf of
@undp.org
, for cities and local governments. Visit
http://sdglocalaction.org
๐ Headed to Tangier for the UCLG Congress? Come find us! From 22-25 June, SDG Local Action & UCLG are co-hosting the SDG Corner. Discover innovative public service solutions + presentations by
#localgov
. Take a sneak peek๐https://sdglocalaction.org/sdg-corner-in-tangier/
#SDGCorner2026
#Tangier2026
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๐พ Local governments can use digital tools to fight food waste. Preventing food waste is a powerful way for cities to boost food security, support local families, and build a circular economy. ๐ Explore our curated tools & guidelines:
sdglocalaction.org/food-waste-t...
#ZeroWaste
#SDG12
3 days ago
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๐ง How can cities ensure the accessibility of municipal water? Join our webinar to explore how
#localgov
in Windhoek ๐ณ๐ฆ and Bogotรก ๐จ๐ด are using infrastructure & behavioral science to tackle urban water scarcity! ๐ 8 July 2026 | โฐ 9:00 AM NY Time ๐ Register:
sdglocalaction.org/accessibilit...
#SDG6
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WEBINAR: Ensuring the accessibility of municipal water - SDG Local Action
Cities are on the front lines of the global water challenge. In a new session of the UNDP SDG Local Solutions Series, titled "Ensuring the accessibility of municipal water," we will explore how local ...
https://sdglocalaction.org/accessibility-municipal-water/
8 days ago
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๐๏ธ How can local governments create vibrant and inclusive public spaces for all? Explore how
#localgov
are transforming urban spaces with community-centered designs & green initiatives. ๐๏ธ Over the next two weeks, we will explore how cities are reimagining public spaces!
9 days ago
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Unfortunately, due to unforeseen reasons, the webinar tmr is postponed. We will provide update on new date and time once they are confirmed. Thank you so much for your understanding.
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9 days ago
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๐ต How can cities adapt to support an aging population? Discover how
#localgov
Kilkenny ๐ฎ๐ช became Ireland's first age-friendly city with universal design in housing and transport. ๐ Read the story:
sdglocalaction.org/age-friendly...
#SDG11
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Kilkenny (Ireland), an age friendly city - SDG Local Action
Kilkenny County Council in Ireland is renowned for being the countryโs first age-friendly city. Since 2010, the county council has integrated age-friendly designs and policies in Kilkennyโs political ...
https://sdglocalaction.org/age-friendly-kilkenny/
10 days ago
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๐๏ธ How can cities stop illicit finance from inflating property prices? Join our webinar to see how
#localgov
can tackle real estate money laundering. ๐ 10 June |โฐ10am NY Time ๐ Register:
sdglocalaction.org/illicit-fina...
#LocalAction
#SDG11
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WEBINAR: The impact of illicit financial flows in cities - SDG Local Action
Real estate markets have become one of the primary channels for laundering illicit capital globally, yet the phenomenon remains largely underexamined at the local level. In a new session of the UNDP S...
https://sdglocalaction.org/illicit-financial-flows-cities/
15 days ago
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"But by creating that shared space in between, we're hoping to create better cohesion within those communities and getting communities to work together." โ Stephan Leonard, Belfast ๐ Did you know Belfast is creating public spaces in unexpected places?
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21 days ago
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"It's not enough to build spaces, we have to ensure that they do not become underused or abandoned (...) the first thing is to get them on board, literally and figuratively." โ Bernice Mendoza, City of Pasig. Explore how Pasig is building floating parks to create inclusive, resilient public spaces.
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21 days ago
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๐ฟ "Public spaces are fundamental for cities. Two key problems: insufficiency and poor quality" โ Diana Lopez, UNDP, shared her insights on major issues of public spaces these days. Followed to explore how cities are imagining public spaces.
#PublicSpaces
#LocalGov
#Cities
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21 days ago
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๐Our first SDG Local Solutions webinar of the year just began. Today, we focus on reimagining new public spaces ๐๏ธ. Featuring the City of Pasig๐ต๐ญ and Belfast City Council ๐ฌ๐ง. Stay tuned for more updates!
#SDG
#LocalAction
#PublicSpaces
21 days ago
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โ Only 2 days to go! How can cities transform public spaces into hubs of resilience and inclusion? Join our webinar featuring case studies from Belfast ๐ฌ๐ง & Pasig City ๐ต๐ญ! ๐ 28 May โฐ 12:00 PM CET ๐ Register now:
sdglocalaction.org/webinar-publ...
#PublicSpaces
#SDG11
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Webinar: reimagining new public spaces in cities - SDG Local Action
Public spaces such as parks, plazas, waterfronts, and community gardens are foundational to what makes cities livable, inclusive, and resilient to climate change. In a new session of the UNDP SDG Loca...
https://sdglocalaction.org/webinar-public-spaces/
23 days ago
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๐ฒ Are e-bikes the missing link in the urban energy transition? Revisit our webinar to explore cities' approaches ๐บ๐ฌ Kampala: Solar-powered battery swapping ๐ฎ๐ณ Bengaluru: Clean-energy motorbike alternatives ๐ฌ๐ง London: Scalable low-energy infrastructure ๐
sdglocalaction.org/ebikes-for-u...
#SDG7
#EBikes
24 days ago
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โก How can local govs lead a just energy transition? UNDP's policy paper provides a strategic guide across 4 key pillars: ๐น Inclusive institutions ๐น Coherent regulations ๐น Civic engagement ๐น Robust oversight ๐ Download the paper:
sdglocalaction.org/just-energy-...
#SDG7
#SDG
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UNDP strategic framework for a just energy transition - SDG Local Action
United Nations Development Programmeโs (UNDP)โs policy paper, โStrengthening Energy Governance Systems: An Energy Governance Framework for a Just Energy Transitionโ, guides local and regional governme...
https://sdglocalaction.org/just-energy-transition-framework/
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๐ Did you know Pasig is using "floating parks" to create vibrant green spaces? Join our webinar to see how Pasig ๐ต๐ญ & Belfast ๐ฌ๐ง are reimagining urban areas for community resilience! Featuring Bernice Mendoza. ๐ 28 May, 12 PM CET ๐
sdglocalaction.org/webinar-publ...
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Webinar: reimagining new public spaces in cities - SDG Local Action
Public spaces such as parks, plazas, waterfronts, and community gardens are foundational to what makes cities livable, inclusive, and resilient to climate change. In a new session of the UNDP SDG Loca...
https://sdglocalaction.org/webinar-public-spaces/
27 days ago
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๐ก How is
#Belfast
transforming post-conflict spaces into vibrant hubs? Join our webinar to see how @belfastcc uses community & nature-based design to revitalize the city! Featuring Belfast ๐ฌ๐ง & Pasig ๐ต๐ญ. ๐ 28 May โฐ12 PM CET ๐
sdglocalaction.org/webinar-publ...
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Webinar: reimagining new public spaces in cities - SDG Local Action
Public spaces such as parks, plazas, waterfronts, and community gardens are foundational to what makes cities livable, inclusive, and resilient to climate change. In a new session of the UNDP SDG Loca...
https://sdglocalaction.org/webinar-public-spaces/
about 1 month ago
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โก How can local governments unlock climate finance? By entering carbon markets! ๐ฆ๐ท Cordoba is funding its
#RenewableEnergy
transition via carbon credits. ๐ธ๐ฑ Freetown is exploring carbon credits from urban reforestation. ๐ Watch our webinar:
sdglocalaction.org/entering-car...
#SDG11
about 1 month ago
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โก How can cities empower citizens to lead the energy transition? In Hungary, the city of Bรฉkรฉscsaba is transforming how energy is managed through its "Smart Microgrid" programmeโturning residents into active clean energy producers! ๐ Discover how:
sdglocalaction.org/bekescsaba-h...
#SDG7
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Bรฉkรฉscsaba, Hungary advancing community energy - SDG Local Action
The Bรฉkรฉscsaba municipality in Hungary is advancing community energy generation through the Horizon Europe-financed ENPOWER project. This article explores how the city creates environmental, economic,...
https://sdglocalaction.org/bekescsaba-hungary-advancing-community-energy/
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๐๏ธ How can we create public spaces that are truly safe, inclusive & resilient? Join our webinar to explore how
#localgov
are transforming public spaces with innovations and strategic actions. ๐ 28 May |โฐ12nn CET ๐ Register:
sdglocalaction.org/webinar-publ...
#PublicSpaces
#SDG11
about 1 month ago
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โก How can cities power operations sustainably? Using 75% of global energy, local gov are driving the
#EnergyTransition
: ๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico City: 32k solar panels via Ciudad Solar ๐บ๐ธ Aspen: 100% renewable energy achieved! ๐๏ธ Join our 2-week theme on renewables!
#SDG7
#SDG11
about 1 month ago
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๐๏ธ How to realize "housing for all"? In Punjab ๐ต๐ฐ, the Apni Zameen Apna Ghar scheme offers free residential plots & interest-free loans to low-income, landless families. Phase 1 alone provided 2,000 plots! ๐ Read the case study:
sdglocalaction.org/apni-zameen-...
#RightToHousing
#SDG11
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Your land, your home in Punjab, Pakistan - SDG Local Action
In May 2025, the Province of Punjab, Pakistan, launched the Apni Zameen Apna Ghar (Your Land, Your Home) scheme. This initiative helps people experiencing homelessness secure a permanent home by provi...
https://sdglocalaction.org/apni-zameen-apna-ghar/
about 1 month ago
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๐ฅ It's a wrap! The final session of our "Connecting Vehicle Data for Safer & Smarter Cities" working group has concluded. We successfully established the framework for our upcoming guidelines to help cities leverage vehicle data. Stay tuned for the release! ๐๐
#SmartCities
about 1 month ago
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๐ How is local action driving the Global Goals? Since 2022, we've mapped 300+ city solutions & connected 3,800+ urban leaders globally to turn ambitious goals into reality! ๐ Read our story:
sdglocalaction.org/results/
๐ Data dashboard:
sdglocalaction.org/results_story/
#SDGaction
#local
about 1 month ago
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๐๏ธ How is Buenos Aires creating sustainable pathways out of
#homelessness
? ๐น Zero Children on the Streets: Achieved an 85% reduction in child homelessness. ๐น The Care Network: 24/7 holistic support. ๐ Read the @UNDP supported case study:
sdglocalaction.org/buenos-aires...
#SDG11
#House
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Buenos Airesยด Zero Children in the streets initiative - SDG Local Action
Over the past years, the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has faced has faced a growing and increasingly complex reality: more people living on the streets, driven by economic instability, mental heal...
https://sdglocalaction.org/buenos-aires-pathways-streets/
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reposted by
UN SDG Action Campaign
2 months ago
We launched the 2026
#HeroesofTomorrow
: UN
#SDGAwards
, open for applications until 17 May 2026. The Heroes of Tomorrow are taking bold action today โ to build a sustainable, just & peaceful future. Apply or nominate:
sdgactionawards.org
๐บ
youtu.be/Pe_yaNEz69g
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Are you one of the #HeroesofTomorrow? Call for applications for the 2026 UN #SDGAwards is now open
YouTube video by UN SDG Action Campaign
https://youtu.be/Pe_yaNEz69g
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๐๏ธ How can cities support people on the streets? "Homelessness is a profound assault on dignity." - UN Human Rights Explore how the UK, Helsinki ๐ซ๐ฎ & LA ๐บ๐ธ use proactive policies like
#HousingFirst
. ๐๏ธ Join our 2-week theme on the
#caringforpplonstreets
!
#SDG11
about 2 months ago
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๐ฅ How do local governments improve our health & happiness? Explore how inclusive policies fosters wellness: ๐จ๐ด Medellรญn: "social urbanism" to bridge divides ๐ฉ๐ฐ Copenhagen: world-class cycling culture ๐ Read:
sdglocalaction.org/urban-wellne...
#SDG11
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How local governments are improving urban wellness - SDG Local Action
Wellness is a fundamental aspect of a residentโs quality of life in a city and a top priority for local governmentsโthe level of government closest to peopleโs daily lives. Broadly, urban wellness enc...
https://sdglocalaction.org/urban-wellness/
about 2 months ago
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๐ Happy
#InternationalWellnessDay
! Cities shape our well-being. Explore 2 inspiring local cases: ๐จ๐ณ Hong Kong: Well-being guide for public housing. ๐
sdglocalaction.org/hong-kong-we...
๐ณ๐ฌ Kaduna South: Quality healthcare for all. ๐
sdglocalaction.org/kaduna-south...
#HealthyCities
#SDG3
#SDG11
2 months ago
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๐๏ธ How can cities scale proven
#resilience
solutions? Join Resilient Cities Network's webinar to explore real-world strategies from 100+ practitioners across 45+ cities. Discover what works in
#governance
,
#finance
&
#health
! ๐ 30 April ๐ Register:
sdglocalaction.org/resilient-ci...
#SDG11
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Webinar: Proven solutions for resilient city practices - SDG Local Action
Resilient Cities Network will host a webinar on scalable resilience solutions as the second Cities on the frontline session of 2026. Title: "Proven solutions ready to scale: resilience practice meets ...
https://sdglocalaction.org/resilient-city-practices/
2 months ago
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๐ฅ How do local governments foster urban wellness? It goes beyond healthcareโcovering our physical, mental & social well-being. Over the next 2 weeks,
@sdglocalaction.bsky.social
is exploring how cities are designing healthier, more resilient spaces for all. ๐๏ธ
#HealthyCities
#SDG11
#SDG3
2 months ago
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๐ฟ How do
#locagov
implement
#NaturePositive
strategies?? Explore 5 inspiring case studies from Kigali ๐ท๐ผ, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei ๐จ๐ณ, Cape Town & Durban ๐ฟ๐ฆ, and the Atlantic Forest ๐ง๐ท driving global
#nature
restoration goals. ๐ Read:
sdglocalaction.org/nature-posit...
#SDG14
#SDG15
#Local
2 months ago
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๐ How are cities building resilience against urban flooding? ๐ฎ๐ณ Ahmedabad: building "sponge parks" to manage extreme monsoons. ๐ฒ๐บ Port Louis: deploying nature-based solutions & exploring "rights of nature." Discover the case studies:
sdglocalaction.org/flood-recove...
#SDG11
#ClimateAction
2 months ago
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๐ฅ Session 3 of our "Connecting Vehicle Data for Safer & Smarter Cities" working group is a wrap! We synthesized insights from past meetings to reach a consensus, laying the foundation for our upcoming knowledge product on urban mobility. ๐ฃ๏ธ๐
#SmartCities
#ConnectedVehicles
2 months ago
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๐ก๏ธ How are cities tackling extreme heat? ๐บ๐ธ Miami-Dade: expanding tree canopies & cooling access for vulnerable communities. ๐ช๐ธ Seville: using water & natural ventilation to cool public plazas. Watch our webinar on local nature-based solution
#NbS
:
sdglocalaction.org/tackling-ext...
#SDG11
2 months ago
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New UNDP guide! "Safe Territories" is a practical tool for creating local Youth, Peace and Security plans. It empowers young people as agents of change to build safer, more inclusive communities.
#Youth4Peace
#SDG16
#GlobalGoals
Discover the guide:
sdglocalaction.org/local-youth-...
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Safe territories: guide for local youth, peace and security plans - SDG Local Action
In February 2026, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released a new guide, โSafe Territories: Guide for the formulation of local Youth, Peace and Security plans.โ The guide offers a practical...
https://sdglocalaction.org/local-youth-peace-security-plans/
3 months ago
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Just launched! UNDP's Transition Stencil" report provides a framework for cities to build
#greener
, more
#digital
portfolios. Learn from the experiences of 10 cities and find out how to drive sustainable urban development Read now:
sdglocalaction.org/twin-transit...
#SDGs
#Urban
#Climate
3 months ago
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๐ฟ How can
#LocalGov
create a
#nature-positive
#urban
future? As stewards of the
#ecosystems
within their jurisdiction, local gov reverse
#NatureLoss
through various strategies. Over the next two weeks, SDG Local Action will explore local gov's approaches around the world.
#SDGs
3 months ago
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๐ก A new case study from SDG Local Action shows how
#LocalGov
are using
#digital
tools to transform service delivery? Featuring cases from Mozambique ๐ฒ๐ฟ, Southern Downs Region ๐ณ๐ฟ, Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ, and Andhra Pradesh ๐ฎ๐ณ ๐ Explore the case:
sdglocalaction.org/digital-tool...
#SDGs
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How do digital tools support local governments? - SDG Local Action
Digitalizing certain public services has a number of advantages for local and regional governments. One of the key question is which digital tools are available and how they can be applied in practice...
https://sdglocalaction.org/digital-tools-government-case/
3 months ago
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๐๐ก How can cities turn
#digital
transformation into real
#public
value? In
#Barcelona
, a โnetwork of networksโ,
#IoE
connects mobility, energy, water & waste, powering real-time
#data
exchange across systems. From silos โ integration. ๐
sdglocalaction.org/smart-city-b...
#DigitalCity
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Smart City Barcelona: a network of networks - SDG Local Action
As cities worldwide embrace digital innovation, one question remains: what does this mean for local governments and their citizens? Can new technologies put people at the heart of development, using t...
https://sdglocalaction.org/smart-city-barcelona/
3 months ago
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๐ Digital Public Infrastructure
#DPI
connects
#digital
gov systems. It enables secure data exchange across agencies, people & businesses, breaking silos and powering integrated
#PublicServices
. Today: 5 tools to explore ๐ ๐
sdglocalaction.org/digital-tool...
#GovTech
#LocalGov
#SDG
3 months ago
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๐What if the
#city
became the classroom? Vilnius ๐ฑ๐น is bringing learning into public spaces, businesses & institutions. โVilnius is a Schoolโ makes
#education
more practical, engaging & relevant. ๐กA city-led approach to modern learning. ๐
sdglocalaction.org/vilnius-is-a...
#localgov
#UrbanLearning
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โVilnius is a Schoolโ - SDG Local Action
In 2021, the Vilnius Municipality in Lithuania, together with the Vilnius Education Progress Centre, launched the โVilnius is a Schoolโ project that promotes a different concept of learning throughout...
https://sdglocalaction.org/vilnius-is-a-school/
3 months ago
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#Digital
tools can reshape who participates in urban development โ and whose voices are heard. Her City Toolbox + KoBo Toolbox help cities engage girls & young women, collect community input, and co-design better solutions. ๐
sdglocalaction.org/her-city-too...
#Gender
#LocalGov
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Her city toolbox: guiding women participation in urban development - SDG Local Action
The Her City Toolbox is an initiative managed by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Shared City Foundation, and funded by the Swedish International Development Coopera...
https://sdglocalaction.org/her-city-toolbox/
3 months ago
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โ๏ธ Cloud services power
#digital
gov behind the scenes. They enable
#cities
to store, process, and scale data and services efficiently โ from
#analytics
to digital
#PublicServices
. Today: 5 tools to explore ๐ ๐
sdglocalaction.org/digital-tool...
#DigitalGov
#CloudComputing
#LocalGov
#SDG
3 months ago
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๐ Data becomes powerful when itโs clearly communicated. ๐
#Data
#visualisation
tools help local gov turn complex data into maps, dashboards, and clear insights. Today: 5 tools to explore ๐ ๐
sdglocalaction.org/digital-tool...
#DigitalGov
#UrbanData
#DataVisualisation
#LocalGov
#SDG
3 months ago
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๐ก How can local governments strengthen governance? By engaging citizens directly. ๐๏ธ Governance tools help cities gather feedback, involve residents, and co-design better services. Today: 5 tools to explore ๐ ๐
sdglocalaction.org/digital-tool...
#DigitalGovernment
#Governance
#LocalGov
3 months ago
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๐ก Better decisions start with better data
#Data
helps local gov understand whatโs happening โ and act. Explore 5 tools for data collection & analysis ๐ Our guidelines also cover 4 other
#digital
tool categories for
#LocalGov
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sdglocalaction.org/digital-tool...
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#DigitalCity
3 months ago
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๐ป How
#cities
are making
#digital
works Itโs not about the
#tools
โ itโs how cities use them. From planning to participation, digital solutions are reshaping
#ServiceDelivery
. ๐ See how cities are applying them in practice:
sdglocalaction.org/digital-tool...
#LocalGov
#DigitalCities
#UrbanInnovation
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3 months ago
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๐ป Digital tools for local gov From planning to
#PublicService
,
#DigitalTools
are reshaping how
#cities
operate โ but many still struggle to find and apply the right solutions. ๐ Explore tools across
#data
,
#governance
,
#visualisation
,
#cloud
, and
#DPI
๐
sdglocalaction.org/digital-tool...
3 months ago
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๐ ๏ธ What digital tools are available for local gov? From service delivery to urban planning,
#DigitalTools
are transforming how cities operate and engage with communities. Follow SDG Local Action to explore what tools are available and how local governments can use them.
#DigitalGov
#DigitalCities
3 months ago
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๐ฅ The second session of our working group on โConnecting Vehicle Data for Safer and Smarter Citiesโ has concluded. Participants discussed what connected vehicle data means in different contexts, shared use cases, and highlighted challenges such as data ownership.
#DigitalCities
#UrbanMobility
#Data
3 months ago
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