'Localizing' the sustainable development goals: A multivariate analysis of Spanish regions
Based on the content analysis of the websites of 102 Spanish municipalities related to actions aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the X-STATIS technique was applied to analyze the status and dynamic evolution of commitment to the SDGs in regional and local gov...
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| description | Based on the content analysis of the websites of 102 Spanish municipalities related to actions aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the X-STATIS technique was applied to analyze the status and dynamic evolution of commitment to the SDGs in regional and local governments over the period of 2016–2021. The results show a low but increasing level of SDG commitment, which also varies significantly across municipalities and regions, as well as by SDGs, which can be attributed to the influence of several sociodemographic factors, such as the number of inhabitants, dependent population and population density. SDG8 and SDG11 stand out as the main priorities of the municipalities, while initiatives related to SDG5, SDG6 and SDG 17 are the least prioritized. The COVID-19 pandemic has marked a turning point in this regard, with greater importance being given to the SDGs more related to people and prosperity. Our findings help citizens and public authorities to understand sustainable regions and municipalities, assess their performance in relation to different dimensions of sustainability and identify key challenges for future improvements. Specifically, the results suggest that public policies should promote actions related to gender equality, drinking water and sanitation and partnerships, as well as favor investment in the regions and municipalities that are lagging behind, in order to improve their level of commitment to the 2030 Agenda and reduce inequalities. From an academic point of view, our results open a door for the analysis of possible trajectories in the implementation of the SDGs at regional and local levels and the study of their determinants. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4b042ffcc40c49d7992bf3b4f6370bcb2023-09-07T08:51:22ZengAIMS PressAIMS Environmental Science2372-03522023-04-0110335638110.3934/environsci.2023021'Localizing' the sustainable development goals: A multivariate analysis of Spanish regionsManuel Rieiro-García0Víctor Amor-Esteban1Cristina Aibar-Guzmán21. Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Av. Burgo, s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain2. Departamento de Estadística, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, Universidad de Salamanca, c/Alfonso X El Sabio, s/n, 37007 Salamanca, Spain3. Departamento de Economía Financiera y Contabilidad, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Av. Burgo, s/n, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, SpainBased on the content analysis of the websites of 102 Spanish municipalities related to actions aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the X-STATIS technique was applied to analyze the status and dynamic evolution of commitment to the SDGs in regional and local governments over the period of 2016–2021. The results show a low but increasing level of SDG commitment, which also varies significantly across municipalities and regions, as well as by SDGs, which can be attributed to the influence of several sociodemographic factors, such as the number of inhabitants, dependent population and population density. SDG8 and SDG11 stand out as the main priorities of the municipalities, while initiatives related to SDG5, SDG6 and SDG 17 are the least prioritized. The COVID-19 pandemic has marked a turning point in this regard, with greater importance being given to the SDGs more related to people and prosperity. Our findings help citizens and public authorities to understand sustainable regions and municipalities, assess their performance in relation to different dimensions of sustainability and identify key challenges for future improvements. Specifically, the results suggest that public policies should promote actions related to gender equality, drinking water and sanitation and partnerships, as well as favor investment in the regions and municipalities that are lagging behind, in order to improve their level of commitment to the 2030 Agenda and reduce inequalities. From an academic point of view, our results open a door for the analysis of possible trajectories in the implementation of the SDGs at regional and local levels and the study of their determinants.https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/environsci.2023021?viewType=HTMLagenda 2030sustainable development goalslocal governmentsregional governmentsx-statis |
| spellingShingle | Manuel Rieiro-García Víctor Amor-Esteban Cristina Aibar-Guzmán 'Localizing' the sustainable development goals: A multivariate analysis of Spanish regions AIMS Environmental Science agenda 2030 sustainable development goals local governments regional governments x-statis |
| title | 'Localizing' the sustainable development goals: A multivariate analysis of Spanish regions |
| title_full | 'Localizing' the sustainable development goals: A multivariate analysis of Spanish regions |
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| title_short | 'Localizing' the sustainable development goals: A multivariate analysis of Spanish regions |
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