IV Network Assembly
Local Commitment to the 2030 Agenda
Malaga, July 4 and 5, 2024
Introduction
Over the course of two days, the conference “Local Commitment to the 2030 Agenda” shared experiences, reflections, and challenges regarding the importance of collaboration between different levels of government and the need for a collective commitment to advance the goals of the 2030 Agenda; it focused on how local actions play a fundamental role in driving awareness and the implementation of the SDGs as a key element for the transformation toward sustainability.
The need to work using indicators as a reference for the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda at the local level was highlighted, promoting collaboration and innovation to achieve global sustainable development goals. Likewise, it became clear that effective communication plays a crucial role in the commitment to and implementation of the 2030 Agenda at the local level, facilitating understanding and the active participation of citizens in building a more sustainable future.
All of this is coupled with collaboration between local governments and the private sector as a fundamental piece for achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda, promoting innovation and sustainability within the business and industrial sectors.
Throughout the various interventions, the importance of local policies in launching the transformations and transitions necessary to face current challenges—in accordance with the global agreement represented by the 2030 Agenda—was emphasized.
The IV Annual Assembly of the Network of Local Entities for the 2030 Agenda took place on July 5. This meeting space for Network members saw the approval of the work plan and lines of action until the next Assembly.
Below, you will find information related to the working sessions.
- Institutional Opening of the Conference “Local Commitment to the 2030 Agenda”. enlace
- Round table “Multilevel involvement in the commitment to the 2030 Agenda”. enlace
- Experience panel “The importance of the commitment of Local Entities in raising awareness of the 2030 Agenda”. enlace
- Experience panel “The importance of indicators to increase the commitment of Local Governments in establishing policy coherence”. enlace
- Round table “Challenges in communication and commitment to the 2030 Agenda”. enlace
- Experience panel “The commitment of local industry and business to the 2030 Agenda”. enlace
Technical Secretariat
Conference
“Local Commitment to the 2030 Agenda”
Wednesday, July 3
La Térmica
Avenida de los Guindos, 48. Málaga
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18:00
Indicators Working Group Session
(Provincial Council of Málaga, c/ Pacífico, 54 )
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20:00
Guided Tour of the “La Térmica” Cultural Centre
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21:00
Reception of attendees to the Assembly at “La Térmica” (Avenida de los Guindos, 48. 29004. Málaga)
Thursday, July 4
Edgar Neville Auditorium of the Provincial Council of Málaga
c/ Pacífico, 54-Málaga
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09:00
Reception and registration
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10:00 AM
Round Table: “Multilevel Involvement in the Commitment to the 2030 Agenda”
Moderator: Lorena Orduna Pons. Mayor of Huesca
Speakers:
Paula Fernández-Wulff Barreiro. Director General for the 2030 Agenda. Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and the 2030 Agenda
Mª Teresa Pardo Reinaldos. Delegate for Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Regional Government of Andalusia in Málaga
Yolanda Ballesteros Esteban, Councillor for the 2030 Agenda. Provincial Council of Albacete
Mª Belén Fernández-Salinero García. Councillor for Digital Transformation, Transparency and Citizen Services of Alcobendas (Madrid)
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11:15 AM
Coffee break
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11:45 AM
Institutional Opening
José Francisco Salado Escaño. President of the Provincial Council of Málaga
Luis Martinez-Sicluna Sepúlveda. Secretary General of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces
Antonio Pérez Pérez. President of the Network of Local Entities for the 2030 Agenda
Pablo Bustinduy Amador. Minister of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and the 2030 Agenda
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12:15
Panel of experiences “The importance of Local Entities’ commitment in raising awareness of the 2030 Agenda”
Moderator: Ángel Viveros Gutiérrez. Mayor of Coslada (Madrid)
Speakers:
Carmen Ballester Feliu. Mayor of Onda (Castellón)
Pilar Díaz Romero. Mayor of Esplugues de Llobregat (Barcelona)
María Francisca Caracuel García. Vice President of the Provincial Council of Málaga. Municipal Support Area. Delegation for Transparency, Open Government, Corporate Social Responsibility and the 2030 Agenda.
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13:15
Panel of experiences “The importance of indicators to increase Local Governments’ commitment to establishing policy coherence”
Moderator: Ramón Díaz Farias, Third Vice President of the Provincial Council of Badajoz. Human Resources and Internal Affairs Area.
Speakers:
Francisco Alberto López López. Mayor of Rafelbunyol (Valencia)
Mª Ángeles García González. Councillor for Economy, Industry and Employment of Móstoles (Madrid)
Sara Alguacil Roldán. Councillor for Technological Development, Digital Transformation and Youth. Provincial Council of Córdoba
Luis Rodríguez. Councillor and President of the Málaga Waste and Water Consortium
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14:15
Lunch break
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15:30
Round Table: “Challenges in Communication and Commitment to the 2030 Agenda”
Moderator: Antonia Jesús Ledesma. Vice President of the Provincial Council of Málaga. Citizenship and Territorial Balance Area. Delegation for Social Innovation and Depopulation
Speakers:
María del Carmen Mallo Álvarez. Mayor of Murias de Paredes (León)
José Manuel Cossi González. Deputy Mayor of Cádiz
Susana Díez Martínez. Provincial Councillor for the Demographic Challenge and European Funds. Provincial Council of Burgos
Jorge Pérez Artiles, Island Director for Citizen Participation. Cabildo of Gran Canaria
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18:30
Visit to the Picasso Museum
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19:30
Picasso Route
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20:30
Bus pick-up from Málaga city centre to the institutional dinner.
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21:00
Institutional dinner hosted by the Provincial Council of Málaga.
Friday, July 5
Auditorium of the Provincial Council of Málaga
c/ Pacífico, 54-Málaga
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10:00
Experience Panel: “The Commitment of Local Industry and Business to the 2030 Agenda”
Moderator: Víctor Manuel Martínez Muñoz. Mayor of Santomera (Murcia)
Speakers:
Tania Baños Martos. Mayor of Vall d´Uixó (Castellón)
Roberto Pascual Raga Gadea. Mayor of Riba-roja de Túria (Valencia)
María del Mar Vázquez Agüero. Mayor of Almería.
Francisco Miralles Jiménez, Mayor of Villacarrillo (Jaén)
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11:30
Coffee break
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12:00
4th Assembly of the Network of Local Entities for the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development
(Members of the Network only)
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13.30
Lunch
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15:00
Guided tour of Caminito del Rey.
Departure by bus from the Edgar Neville Auditorium (Provincial Council of Málaga) at 15:00.
Arrival at 16:30. Guided tour duration: 2 hours.
Departure by bus to Málaga at 18:30.
Arrival at the Edgar Neville Auditorium (Provincial Council of Málaga) at 20:00.
(The activity may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. For this visit, it is recommended to bring: hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, water, a snack and a small backpack).
Location
Calle Pacífico, 54, 29004 Málaga
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