ISSUE BRIEF 2018 SUSTAINABLE MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT
Leaving no one in mountains behind Localizing the SDGs for resilience of mountain people and ecosystems
Pledged to “leave no one behind”, the United Nations 2030 Agenda and sustainable development goals (SDGs) have major potential to advance sustainable mountain development and strengthen the resilience of communities and ecosystems in mountain areas. But to realize that potential, the SDGs must be translated – i.e. “localized” – to mountain areas. This will enable policymakers and implementers at the local, national, regional, and global levels to understand mountain priorities, customize actions, and measure progress towards the SDGs. To aid such localization, expert assessments were conducted in Nepal, Uganda, Kyrgyzstan, Ecuador, and Switzerland. The findings