Urban Agenda and Agenda 2030 | Ideas Medioambientales | Environmental Consultancy

What the Urban Agenda and Agenda 2030 are at local level

The United Nations 2030 Agenda sets out the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that guide global action towards sustainability. The Spanish Urban Agenda (AUE) is the instrument that translates those goals to the local and territorial level, through ten strategic objectives covering land use, climate change, resource management, mobility, social cohesion, the urban economy, housing, digital innovation and governance tools. It is aligned with the European Urban Agenda and the UN's New Urban Agenda; equivalent national urban agendas exist across other EU member states under the same European framework.

Spanish municipalities implement it through their Urban Agenda Action Plans, which translate the strategic objectives into concrete actions and are also a requirement for accessing certain funding lines.

When it is needed

When a town council wants to draw up its Urban Agenda Action Plan to guide its sustainable development.
To align municipal planning and policies with the SDGs and demonstrate that alignment.
As a requirement or merit for accessing funding calls linked to the Urban Agenda.
To provide the municipality with a governance framework and monitoring indicators for sustainable development.

Methodology

Assessment of the municipality using the Spanish Urban Agenda's indicator system.
Identification of challenges and priorities aligned with the ten strategic objectives and the SDGs.
Definition of the Action Plan: objectives, actions, timeline and budget.
Design of the governance and participation model for implementing the plan.
Monitoring and evaluation system using indicators to measure progress.

Common mistakes

Preparing generic plans that are not based on a real assessment of the municipality using the AUE indicators.
Confusing formal adherence to the Agenda with an executable, measurable action plan.
Defining actions without a budget, responsible parties or timeline, leaving them without real capacity for delivery.
Omitting the indicator system, which is essential for monitoring and for justifying progress to funders.

Why choose Ideas Medioambientales

We prepare Urban Agenda Action Plans and Agenda 2030 alignment strategies, combining environmental and territorial expertise with a focus on delivery: indicator-based assessments, prioritised actions and measurable monitoring systems, tailored to the requirements of applicable funding lines.

Tell us about your municipality and the aim of the assignment and we'll propose a tailored approach.

Book a 30-minute meeting and tell us about your projects.

You can also contact us today to talk about your project.

What can we cover in 30 minutes?

It's more than enough time to have an overview of your needs and recommend the best route forward. Here there is a summary of the steps we will follow.

1. Let's get to know your project

We want you to walk us through your project's main goals and concerns; and based on that, we’ll set an approach to make the most of the meeting.

2. Quick assessment: identifying challenges and opportunities

We will analyze the key aspects of your project, such as its location, applicable regulations, deadlines and potential environmental impacts, highlighting the main challenges and opportunities.

3. Tailored solutions: how can we help you

We will suggest you the services that best suit your needs, explaining how we work to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability, while answering any questions that you may have.

4. Action Plan: let's keep moving forward together

We will wrap up with a summary of the key points, suggesting clear next steps such as a quote or a follow-up meeting. We will remain at your disposal to accompany you as your project moves forward.

Urban Agenda and Agenda 2030 Alignment