Transparency and localization: How social impact organizations can keep Canada on track to implement the SDGs

Author Brennan Doherty
Having good data and leaders able to tackle sustainability will help organizations keep themselves accountable

Why It Matters

No legal accountability measures exist within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to ensure Canada follows through on implementing the SDGs. Civil societyโ€™s priorities around human development, gender equality, and climate action could guard against shifting government priorities.

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