Unleashing Policy Coherence to Achieve the SDGs
An Assessment of Governance Mechanisms
In an era of overlapping crises, achieving sustainable development is more challenging
than ever. As we approach the 2030 deadline, the world is off track to meet most of
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Urgent, transformative action is needed
to reverse the setbacks. The OECD and its members have a central role to play in this
global effort, guided by a shared commitment to global stability and progress.
The OECD Recommendation on Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development (PCSD) is
a key tool in addressing these challenges. It provides policymakers with the necessary
mechanisms to ensure that policies across sectors and levels of government are mutually
reinforcing in the pursuit of sustainable development, both domestically and globally.
This report takes stock of the progress made in implementing the Recommendation over
the past five years. It shows that many of the Parties to the Recommendation have
laid a strong foundation for improving policy coherence. However, significant gaps
remain, particularly in the capacity to assess the impact of policies on sustainable
development and to integrate sustainable development into key governance processes.
Published on July 10, 2024