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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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Oct 27 Making Meaningful Impact: Activating the SDGs with the Nonprofit Sector Fri Oct 21 | 11:30AM EDT Feb 01 SDG Cities Academy: Training for SDG Implementation in the Nonprofit Sector Wed Jan 26 | 1:00PM EDT Jan 31 Social Finance: Why it matters for achieving the SDGs Tue Jan 31 | 12:00PM EDT Mar 31 Doing Business for Good: Case Studies in Sustainability Fri Mar 25 | 1:00PM EDT May 11 Provincial Election Town Hall: Vote for the SDGs Thu May 05 | 4:00PM EDT

SDG Cities News

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28 March 2023 Songs for sustainable development: How London’s Music City designation supports the SDGs In fall 2021, London, Ontario was added to a list of over 50 cities around the world named as a… 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…

Local SDG Stories

Sustainable Mobility in London, Ontario: Past, Present and Future Considerations 30 May 2023 Sustainable Mobility in London, Ontario: Past, Present and Future Considerations Sustainable Mobility in London, Ontario: Past, Present and Future Considerations A lack of sustainable mobility is a challenge that webs through many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)…. Cultivating Your Sustainable Style: Discover Le Prix, The Ultimate Fashion Destination! 16 May 2023 Cultivating Your Sustainable Style: Discover Le Prix, The Ultimate Fashion Destination! Cultivating Your Sustainable Style: Discover Le Prix, The Ultimate Fashion Destination! This story is created and shared in collaboration with the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, a valuable resource for entrepreneurs looking… Just Working Construction: Building Affordable and Sustainable Homes with the Mission of Empowering Newcomers in Canada! 9 May 2023 Just Working Construction: Building Affordable and Sustainable Homes with the Mission of Empowering Newcomers in Canada! Just Working Construction: Building Affordable and Sustainable Homes with the Mission of Empowering Newcomers in Canada! This story is created and shared in collaboration with the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, a valuable resource for entrepreneurs looking… Abbey Gardens: Community Centric Sustainability  1 May 2023 Abbey Gardens: Community Centric Sustainability  Abbey Gardens: Community Centric Sustainability  This blog post is a collaborative effort with Harvest Impact, a project of 10C that plays a critical role in supporting…

Collaborators

PILLAR Nonprofit Network
10C

Funders

Government of Canada