Localizing the SDGs: Empowering Communities for Impact

As the world enters into the final phase of realizing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the need to localize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has never been more urgent. Achieving meaningful progress requires a shift from global commitments to local action by translating high-level policy frameworks into tangible results in the daily lives of people, especially women and marginalized communities.

The Women’s International Forum (WIF) is honored to welcome Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and a leading voice in sustainable development, gender equality, and multilateral cooperation. Her leadership has been pivotal in shaping global development policy, including the formulation and implementation of the SDGs.
This timely discussion will explore how localized approaches to the SDGs can empower communities, strengthen local governance, and ensure inclusive and equitable development. It will also highlight the vital role of women as agents of change in driving sustainable impact at the community level.

Objectives:

• To highlight the importance of localizing the SDGs to ensure meaningful, inclusive, and measurable development outcomes.
• To explore innovative strategies for community engagement and local leadership in achieving the SDGs.
• To showcase the role of women in driving grassroots change and fostering sustainable, resilient communities.
• To provide a platform for dialogue between UN officials, diplomats, and civil society on fostering partnerships that amplify local impact.