Pilot project: Testing the SDG Impact Assessment Tool in Nordic municipalities

The SDSN Northern Europe secretariat and Nordregio now initiate a pilot project involving six Nordic municipalities. The aim is to test the effectiveness of the SDG Impact Assessment Tool in supporting municipalities to align their operations with the SDGs and promote sustainable development locally.

Six Nordic municipalities — Botkyrka, Korsholm, Strängnäs, Strömstad, Kungälv, and Tjörn — have joined the project to try out the SDG Impact Assessment Tool with support from the SDSN Northern Europe secretariat. The municipalities will receive support and guidance from the tool’s developers and will also get the chance to share experiences and learn from each other. The municipality of Strängnäs, which has already used the tool, will provide advice and insights to help others.

The aim of the initiative is to gather different examples and experiences to showcase how the SDG Impact Assessment Tool can be effectively used in various municipal projects. Feedback on how the tool works in municipality processes will be collected through online meetings and a survey.