The Agenda 2030, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), outlines a global vision for sustainable development. Yet, halfway to 2030, progress remains insufficient. Achieving the SDGs requires acknowledging their interlinkages and adopting multi-level, multi-sector, and inclusive governance approaches. Territorial approaches are crucial in this context, offering systemic, context-specific, and spatially anchored methods to integrate multiple SDGs and address inequalities.
Key Messages
- Holistic Framework: Territorial approaches foster coherent governance by integrating social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
- Inclusive Development: These approaches address inequalities, prioritizing women, youth, indigenous peoples, and marginalized communities.
- Resilience and Sustainability: They support sustainable food systems, climate adaptation, and biodiversity protection.
- Lessons Learned: The updated 2023 White Paper builds on key milestones since 2018, offering actionable recommendations for policymakers, donors, and practitioners.
- Global Importance: Territorial approaches are essential for bridging rural-urban divides and aligning local actions with global SDG ambitions.
