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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Jul 18

🗓 On 21 July, join #HLPF side event, organized by the UN ‪Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, to:

🔹 Explore best practices from across the LAC region
🔹 Learn from local, national, and regional actors promoting vertical integration.

🔗 Learn more: local2030.org/event/view/648

Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Jul 11

🚀 Local action drives SDG impact!

At #HLPF2025, our special event will share results from the High Impact Initiative on Localization, foster dialogue on enabling environments for localization, and highlight key synergies.

🔗 Learn more and join: sdgs.un.org/2025-hlpf-sp...

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Forus @forusinternational.bsky.social · Jul 10

🌍 Forus will be at #HLPF2025 in New York!

Join us for a powerful session launching a global report on community-led progress toward the #SDGs. We'll explore #VLRs, civic monitoring & grassroots financing solutions. ✊🏽

📅 Register: forms.gle/RV5sYyzfwZQu...
#LeaveNoOneBehind

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · Jul 4

At #FfD4, UN-Habitat submitted two initiatives to the Sevilla Platform for Action:
🔹 Strengthening subnational finance
🔹 Localizing funding through the Local2030 Coalition

Both aim to align global financing with local sustainable development priorities.

#FinancingOurFuture

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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Jul 2

🚨 Happening today!

The Government of Spain, with the support of the UN Local2030 Coalition, will co-host a side event, "Financing the Localization of the #SDGs," at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (#FFD4).

🔗 Learn more: www.local2030.org/event/view/638

Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Jul 1

🤝 The UN Local2030 Coalition was proud to partner on the World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments, held on the margins of #FFD4.

We reaffirmed our commitment to elevate local leadership and solutions in global financing dialogues.

📈 Localizing finance is not optional — it’s fundamental.

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UN-Habitat @un-habitat.bsky.social · Jul 1

At #FfD4 in Seville, we welcome the adoption of the Seville Commitment and the inclusion of subnational finance in the Outcome Document — a milestone in recognizing the role of cities in development finance.

🔗More on our engagement at the forum: https://loom.ly/N1yOuoA

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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Jun 20

This meeting marks a key step for #SDGLocalization, showing the power of public sector collaboration to build more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities.

👏 We recognize the commitment of the Government of Canarias and FECAM for advancing the 2030 Agenda locally.

Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Jun 20

💬 “The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will only become reality if built from the local level.”

Iñigo Arbiol, Deputy Head of local2030.bsky.social Secretariat, joined the meeting with the Government of Canarias and FECAM, reaffirming the key role of local governments in SDG implementation.

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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · May 29

In Nov 2024, the Local2030 Coalition co-organized 4 events at #WUF12, hosted by @un-habitat.bsky.social.

Held under the theme “It All Starts at Home,” the Conference highlighted the critical role of #SDGLocalization.

Check out WUF12 Perspectives for key insights: wuf.unhabitat.org/news/dialogu...

Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · May 12

🏡 Local finance = global change

🗓 From 14–16 May, the Bilbao Local Finance Design Sprint will bring together a diverse mix of stakeholders to prototype financing models tailored to local realities.

👉 local2030.org/event/view/630

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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · May 9

💡 Innovation in action!

🗓 From 14–16 May in Bilbao, the Basque Government, jointsdgfund.bsky.social, and @local2030.bsky.social will host a first-of-its-kind, multi-stakeholder workshop to unlock local finance for food systems and green economy transformation.

👉 local2030.org/event/view/630

Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · May 8

🌍 How are regions driving finance for the #SDGs?

👉 Join Regions4 Community of Practice, part of the “Road to Seville: the Local Way” process leading up to #FfD4.

📅 13 May | 🕞 15:30–17:00 CEST

🔗 Learn more and register: local2030.org/event/view/634

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2030hub @2030hub.bsky.social · May 6

Are we ready?

We've launched #ClimateImpactWeek to focus climate & nature conversations + build community locally for global action.

1 week where all stakeholders support each other for a common cause and future.

#SDGs #climate #nature

@local2030.bsky.social

the2030hub.com/climate-impa...

Climate Impact Week launches

Climate change is a social problem. 2030hub announces the launch of Climate Impact Week this June (2nd to 8th) to include an innovative series of interconnecting events exploring climate and nature…

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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 28

🌍 2nd EU-UN Policy Dialogue on #SDGLocalization

A key milestone on the Road to Seville and #FfD4, this high-level dialogue will explore how we can scale up local finance to accelerate the #SDGs.

🔗 Learn more: local2030.org/event/view/633

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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 9

🔉 Youth voices matter on the #RoadToSeville!

Ahead of #FfD4, the Local2030 Coalition, unyouthaffairs.bsky.social and fao.org World Food Forum are co-hosting a youth-led consultation on 22 April to tackle local finance challenges and spotlight solutions.

👉 Learn more: local2030.org/event/view/626

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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 17

🗓️ Join the Africa Regional Consultation on 2 May — part of the Road to Seville: the Local Way — to explore solutions for sustainable local finance in Africa.

Co-hosted by the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Local2030 Coalition and globaltaskforce.bsky.social.

🔗 local2030.org/event/view/632

Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 14

On 14 April, Local2030 Coalition is co-hosting 2 sessions at OECD Urban Days with @oecd-ocde.bsky.social & @un-habitat.bsky.social

🔹 Local Action, Global Impact: Towards a Global Stocktake on #SDGLocalisation
🔹 #SDGs in Action: Impact Stories from Cities and Regions

🔗 local2030.org/event/view/628

Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 14

🌍 On 16 April, join us on the Road to Seville for a webinar, co-organized by Rede ODS Brasil and Local2030 Coalition, on how Brazilian cities are using innovative land-based finance tools to drive sustainable urban change.

🔗 Learn more: local2030.org/event/view/625

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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 11

🛤 On the #RoadToSeville for #FfD4, join the Regional Consultation for Latin America & the Caribbean on Local Financing Solutions, hosted by eclac.bsky.social, Local2030 Coalition & globaltaskforce.bsky.social .

📅 16 April | 12:00–14:00 (Chile time)

👉 Learn more & join: local2030.org/event/view/629

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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 9

🗓 On 16 April and 19 May, the UN Regional Commissions, Local2030 Coalition, and globaltaskforce.bsky.social are hosting regional consultations as part of the Road to Seville: the Local Way process to explore how local finance powers sustainable development.

👉 More to come—stay tuned!

Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 9

🔉 Youth voices matter on the #RoadToSeville!

Ahead of #FfD4, the Local2030 Coalition, unyouthaffairs.bsky.social and fao.org World Food Forum are co-hosting a youth-led consultation on 22 April to tackle local finance challenges and spotlight solutions.

👉 Learn more: local2030.org/event/view/626

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Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 4

“I am honored to be invited to the #SevillaWorldForumLED that emphasizes the crucial role of multi-stakeholder collaboration in shaping sustainable development and that explores localized financing solutions.

Nakita Aboya, UN Local2030 Steering Committee Member & Youth Representative

Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 4

💬 Javier Cortés Fernández, Director de la Agencia Vasca de Cooperación Elankidetza, destacó que Euskadi apuesta por la gobernanza multinivel como clave para una financiación descentralizada y señaló que Local2030 representa un ejemplo del compromiso del País Vasco con la localización de los ODS.

Local2030 Coalition @local2030.bsky.social · Apr 4

💬 Pedro Carceller, Director General de Inclusión Social y Cooperación al Desarrollo de la Generalitat Valenciana, manifestó que es fundamental cambiar la forma de entender las finanzas y cuestionarse qué se está financiando.

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