A territorial approach to the Sustainable Development Goals in Flanders, Belgium
Global demographic, climate and digitalisation megatrends are transforming the policy
environment in Flanders, Belgium. With strong economic performance, low unemployment
and a well-educated population, Flanders is using the SDGs to respond to these megatrends
in pursuit of the seven transition priorities outlined in its Vision 2050 policy framework,
namely circular economy, smart living, industry, lifelong learning, caring and living
together, transport and mobility, and energy. The SDGs provide a common language and
framework to mobilise Flemish cities and municipalities, private sector, civil society
and youth in such a transition. This is why, Flanders has also developed Focus 2030
with more concrete and mid-term objectives to adapt and implement the SDGs at regional
level. The report argues that a territorial approach to the SDGs can accelerate the
transition to more sustainable pathways in Flanders if federal, regional, provincial
and local sustainable development strategies are strategically aligned, and sufficient
funding from both public and private sectors is ensured for innovative sustainability
solutions.
Published on November 16, 2020
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