LECP Sustainable Development Goals Working Group | Action for Equality

The Galway City Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) provides a starting point for local implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

GCCN established an SDG Working Group in 2020 to explore how the Sustainable Development Goals can be used in the context of the LECP Seed Nine action outlined below.

In what is an innovative, cross-sectoral approach to making the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) visible in Galway City, Galway City Community Network (GCCN) coordinates the Galway City Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) Sustainable Development Goals Working Group. The group includes members from civil society organisations, agencies and Galway City Councillors.

Project Objectives

6.4 High Level Goal Four: Encourage a sustainable, resilient urban environment for Galway City that is the regional capital of the West

Seed Nine: Advance capacity and commitment to drive implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Purpose: to promote the SDGs, make them relevant for Galway, and establish the means for advancing their implementation through mainstream policies, plans and programmes.

Milestones:

Proofing tools developed and being applied to test proposed policies, plans and programmes for their capacity to advance the SDGs.
Agreed metrics deployed to track implementation of the SDGs in Galway City.
Collaborative fora established to enable cross-sectoral dialogue on implementing the SDGs and to engage peer support for their implementation.

Partners: LCDC Social Inclusion Sub-committee as a lead partner, convening and working with partners that include GRETB, HSE, Tusla, GCP, Galway Environmental Network, GCC, Galway Chamber of Commerce, Galway Council of Trade Unions, and GCCN.

The work of the SDG Working Group

The first Working Group meeting took place on October 30th, 2020 which included training on the SDGs delivered by Cultivate. Development Perspectives delivered further training to the Working Group in January 2021. The training focused on exploring how the SDGs could be used in the development of the new Local Economic and Community Plan and the City Development Plan.

To date, the SDG Working Group has identified the importance of embedding the SDGs in city planning including in the new City Development Plan and Local Economic and Community Plan.

In May 2021, the Working Group assessed the Chief Executive’s report of the first stage in the City Development Plan process.

The SDGs Working Group is mapping Local Authorities actions on Sustainable Development Goals nationally, identifying positive actions in Third Level and Business sectors.

The Working Group in collaboration with Galway City Council will support the work of Galway City Councillors in relation to embedding the SDGs in city planning. Galway City Council has agreed to a partnership with NUIG to work on the implementation of the SDGs and held a planning meeting in May. This was followed up with a meeting with the Chief Executive at which GCCN was represented by the Action for Equality Co-ordinator.

In July 2021, the SDG Working Group hosted of a Seminar for Counsellors and City Planners, showcasing the model that NUIG has actioned, in mapping a baseline of SDG achievements and future targets, following the signing of the SDG Accord by the University President.

The SDG Working Group meets quarterly and the meetings are supported by GCCN.

Members

Galway City Community Network as lead partner on behalf of the LCDC Social Inclusion Subcommittee
Access for All
An Taisce
Chamber of Commerce
Council of Trade Unions
Engineers West
Friends of Merlin Woods
Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board
Galway Chamber
Galway City Council
Galway City Councillors
Galway Civic Trust
Galway Council of Trade Unions
Galway Environmental Network
Galway Traveller Movement
HSE
Irish Centre for Human Rights
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC)
JCI Galway
NUI Galway
Partnership
PPN Galway County
Red Cross
Third Space Galway
Tusla
Youth Work Ireland

Videos and Resources

Video: GCCN Training on the Sustainable Development Goals

GCCN Training on the Sustainable Development Goals

The training was delivered by Development Perspectives on January 27th 2021.

Media Presence

Coverage from Galway Daily of the SDGs workshop held on July 20th, 2021.

Councillors, City Planners, and local community activists came together to explore how the SDGs can be embedded in city planning.

This workshop was part of a collaboration with Galway City Council and NUI Galway.

Read the article at the link below:

https://www.galwaydaily.com/news/councillors-and-community-groups-hold-workshop-on-sustainable-development-in-the-city/

Video: Do you know all 17 SDGs?

The Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.

Goal 1: No Poverty

Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.

Goal 3: Good Health And Well-Being

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.

Goal 4: Quality Education

Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development.

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Goal 6: Clean Water And Sanitation

Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in.

Goal 7: Affordable And Clean Energy

Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity.

Goal 8: Decent Work And Economic Growth

Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs.

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, And Infrastructure

Investments in infrastructure are crucial to achieving sustainable development.

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities And Communities

There needs to be a future in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption And Production

Responsible Production and Consumption

Goal 13: Climate Action

Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.

Goal 14: Life Below Water

Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.

Goal 15: Life On Land

Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss

Goal 16: Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions

Access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.

Goal 17: Partnerships

Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

Contact

Galway City Community Network
Westside Community Resource Centre,
Seamus Quirke Road, Galway,

Email: info@galwaycitycommunitynetwork.ie

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GCCN is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Galway City Council.

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