How can global sustainability be made tangible on the ground? This exciting question was at the center of the event “From National to Regional SDG Implementation Report: Shaping Sustainability Together at All Levels.” Here, the discussion focused on how the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be concretely anchored in cities, municipalities, and regions.
As a graphic recorder, I had the honor of visually capturing the discussions and impulses. The engagement with the “localization” of the SDGs – that is, translating global goals into local actions – was particularly inspiring. Topics such as collaboration between the federal government, states, and municipalities, as well as the importance of Voluntary Local Reviews, were intensively explored.
Austria’s second Voluntary National Implementation Report, which was presented at the United Nations in 2024, clearly shows: The strength of the SDGs lies in their anchoring on the ground, where committed individuals can bring about concrete changes.
With my visual protocol, I captured the diverse approaches and ideas – an inspiring snapshot of how sustainability can be lived at all levels. It became clear: Change begins where people come together to shape the future collectively.
