Municipalities in the Nordic countries have become active drivers in implementing the 2030 Agenda. Their work is of great importance, as it is estimated that up to 65% of the goals cannot be reached without the involvement of local actors. Nonetheless, measuring progress in the work with the SDGs remains a challenge, since indicators and data are not always available at the local level. In this webinar, we will discuss current challenges, available solutions and ways forward with Óttar Freyr Gíslason (Icelandic Association of Local Authorities). The municipality of Kristiansund (NO) has developed its own set of indicators to measure progress with local sustainability policies. Arne Ingebrigtsen, Rådmann, at Kristiansund, will tell us about the process. In Sweden, local authorities can use the Kolada database to find local-level sustainability indicators and data. Maria Price, administrative director at Rådet för främjande av kommunala analyser, will present the database to us. Finally, we will discuss how municipalities can produce a Voluntary Local Review to report progress on their SDG work with Björn Grönholm from Turku (FI).
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