The Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2023 is a visual resource showcasing the role of data in achieving the SDGs and highlighting the areas where data gaps negatively impact prospects of progress. It provides decision-makers, the development community, academics, journalists, and the public with timely data to guide decisions on what policy choices to make at mid-point in the implementation of the SDGs. This event will demonstrate, through interactive storytelling and data visualizations, the critical role of data in achieving the SDGs and how the availability of timely and granular data can help guide policymaking that leads to measurable positive outcomes, identify data-related challenges to accelerate progress in the attainment of the SDGs, and discuss how innovation and partnerships have helped and will remain critical to helping overcome data-related obstacles to get the SDGs back on track.
The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2023, "From the Ground Up: Local Solutions to Drive Global Impact," explores the power of youth-led local solutions and their potential to drive global change. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Youth Summit brings together young changemakers from around the world to discuss innovative ideas and solutions for global development challenges.
This year, speakers and panel experts will discuss locally-led strategies and small-scale delivery systems for achieving development goals on a global scale. The Summit will highlight the role of local leadership in creating vibrant and sustainable communities. Our expert panelists will share their insights on local climate solutions, community tactics to solve fragile situations, youth entrepreneurship, and more.
New analysis from the World Bank examines the two-way relationship between cities and climate change, concluding that cities also hold the key to solving the climate crisis. With data from more than 10,000 cities, the report offers insight into how to help cities become greener, more resilient, and more inclusive – in other words, on how to help their cities thrive – in a changing climate. This session engaged prominent government officials including mayors and ministers as well as civil society to discuss the findings and recommendations from the report.