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Leaving No U.S. City Behind. The U.S. Cities Sustainable Development Goal Index

Case studies and best practices

This 2nd annual report from the SDSN ranks the 100 most populous metropolitan areas in the U.S. on the SDGs. It is particularly relevant for urban leaders whose engagement is crucial for sustainable development, as 85% of the U.S. population live in cities. The Index report analyzes 44 indicators for each city to provide a comprehensive assessment of sustainable development challenges related to environmental, social, and economic objectives. It is intended as a planning tool for cities, highlighting areas of strength and weakness and where opportunities exist to learn from other cities. It includes a quick-reference dashboard that rates each city’s performance on 15 of the 17 SDGs, as well as a series of maps showing relative performance in different parts of the country.

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Metabolism of Cities

Available in English

The Metabolism of Cities website collects information useful to researchers involved in Urban Metabolism (UM) research. The principal sections are Publications and Research, Data, Stakeholders Init...

Developed by Metabolism of Cities, www.metabolismofci...

Posted by Gabriela Fernandez

Tools : Diagnostics

The Roles of Civil Society in Localising the Sustainable Development Goals

Available in English

In January 2016, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) replaced the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as the main international mechanism for guiding development in all United Nations member stat...

Developed by African Civil Society Circle and KonradA...

Posted by Local2030

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