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This year the central topic was institutionalizing SDG Localization. &nbsp;Aligning cities\u2019 actions with global and regional agendas is increasingly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the \u201cGlobal Community of SDG Localization\u201d session, GCH delivered 3 key messages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Without better involvement of LRGs in the localization of SDGs the global targets cannot be achieved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening multilevel governance through coordination between local, national, and international levels is critical for effective and coherent policy making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LRGs should gain more influence when the international community starts shaping the post-Agenda2030 approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When discussion the different opportunities for mayors to intervene at the international scene and influence global processes with local effects, we used as a prime example the 5th meeting of the UN Forum of Mayors to be held in 2025, with the title \u201cCities shaping the Future\u201d. At the Forum, Mayors intervene in their own capacity and discuss topics focusing around<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SDG3 (Good Health and Well-being),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SDG5 (Gender Equality)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly to last year, the development and use of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) will be broadly discussed. Local and regional governments are increasingly engaging in such sub-national reviews of SDG implementation. While the VLRs hold no official status, the process of undertaking these reviews is providing multiple benefits to the LRGs engaging in them and to SDG implementation at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Arab Mayors\u2019 Academy the exchanges between LRGs and the UN, as well as among peers were of crucial importance. Sharing the experiences of Amman, Ramallah, Madinah, Turbat and Mafra were very interesting. 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