Local lens for SDG implementation: lessons from bottom-up approaches in Africa

• DOI: 10.1007/s11625-019-00746-0
• Publication Date: 2019-11-07T18:02:59Z
• Authors: Amanda Jiménez-Ac...; Garry D. Peterson; Albert V. Norström; Grace Y. Wong; Andrea S. Downing
• Keywords: Scope (computer science); Relevance

Abstract The Anthropocene presents a set of interlinked sustainability challenges for humanity. United Nations 2030 Agenda has identified 17 specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as way to confront these challenges. However, local initiatives have long been addressing issues connected goals in myriad diverse and innovative ways. We present new approach assess how contribute achieving the SDGs. analyse many, frequently, different SDGs targets are addressed African initiatives. consider by same initiative interacting between them. Then, we cluster based on combinations explore differ engage with identify 5 main groups: broad-scope projects, means implementation, cross-cutting underrepresented Goal 11 (sustainable cities & communities) is not clustered any other goal. Finally, nuances groups discuss implications relevance SDG framework bottom-up approaches. Efforts monitor success implementing contexts should be reinforced patterns follow address goals. Additionally, will require diversity alignment top-down