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Driving global change, through local action.

Through knowledge sharing, capacity building and research, SDG Cities is supporting local action for the SDGs in Guelph, London and beyond.

About SDG Cities
Community Learning Series

Community-based networking and applied learn through local events will increase awareness of the SDGs and support activation across sectors.

Research Partnership

New and existing research partnerships in Guelph and London will help address local needs and answer emerging research questions related to the SDGs in mid-sized communities.

Academy

Cohort-based, peer-to-peer training providing participants with practical tools, resources and networking opportunities that will support their work on the SDGs.

Symposium

An annual gathering will bring together Academy alumni, researchers, policy makers and citizens to reflect on collective progress and identify opportunities for future action and partnerships for the SDGs.

SDG Cities Events

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Nov 16 The Way Out Is In – Sustainable and Inner Development Goals Thu Nov 10 | 6:30PM EDT Jan 31 Social Finance: Why it matters for achieving the SDGs Tue Jan 31 | 12:00PM EDT Oct 31 SDG Cities Youth Academy Tue Oct 25 | 5:00PM EDT Oct 18 Guelph Municipal Election Public Forum – Ward 4, 5, 6 Wed Oct 12 | 4:00PM EDT Oct 11 Guelph Municipal Election Public Forum – Ward 1, 2, 3 Wed Oct 05 | 4:00PM EDT

SDG Cities News

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24 May 2022 Support for Local Action on the SDGs in Canada: New 2022 SDG Factsheets For several years, Community Foundations of  Canada has been supporting local implementation of the SDGs. A Guidebook and Toolkit release… 6 May 2022 Vote 4 the SDGs: Mental Health The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are universal, target oriented and interconnected. They provide clear objectives that can help us… 4 May 2022 Embracing Blockchain Short Description of the Issue Innovation is perhaps one of the most common buzzwords that have been used among peers…

Local SDG Stories

Social Finance – Why it matters for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals! 7 March 2023 Social Finance – Why it matters for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals! Social Finance – Why it matters for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals! The social finance ecosystem engages individuals, businesses and other investors in generating  positive social and environmental impacts. The concept of… Planting seeds for collective action to address food insecurity 2 March 2023 Planting seeds for collective action to address food insecurity Planting seeds for collective action to address food insecurity It’s a long road to community recovery for London, and we’re not there yet. To see how far we’ve yet… ReForest London: bringing communities together in a thriving urban forest 22 February 2023 ReForest London: bringing communities together in a thriving urban forest ReForest London: bringing communities together in a thriving urban forest ReForest London is a non-profit organization launched in 2005, based in London, Ontario, with its mission to improve environmental and… MLFPC: Promoting equitable, sustainable, and economically viable food systems in London 24 January 2023 MLFPC: Promoting equitable, sustainable, and economically viable food systems in London MLFPC: Promoting equitable, sustainable, and economically viable food systems in London The SDG Cities Academy is a supported, peer-to-peer training opportunity developed and delivered by SDG Cities. The course offered organizations,…

Collaborators

PILLAR Nonprofit Network
10C

Funders

Government of Canada