Search Library

This initiative is evolving, and actors like you are sharing these resources. You will find here the documents and tools collected so far.

/
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.

Related Publications

Early views of ASEAN's "Frontrunners cities" on the SDGs and Local Data Management

Available in English

This policy report analyses how “frontrunner” cities in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are localizing the SDGs. The report notes that, while national governments are incorpor...

Developed by Institute for Global Environmental Strat...

Posted by Local2030

Concept notes and papers

Cities Taking the Lead on the Sustainable Development Goals: A Voluntary Local Review Handbook for Cities

Available in English

This document seeks to extract patterns and lessons from the various Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) published until the date to offer a practical handbook with which to offer a common guideline for fu...

Developed by Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College

Posted by Local2030

Tools : Monitoring and Evaluation

*Users are expected to adhere to the Terms and Conditions of this website.