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13 July 2017

Udalsarea 21 publishes a system of indicators for measuring local sustainability

The Basque network of municipalities, Udalsarea 21, has published a document that sets out a new system of indicators for measuring local sustainability. It provides towns, cities, municipalities, and countries with information on various sustainability-related topics and advice on how to improve their own measures and initiatives.

The new system, which is entitled "How to measure local sustainability", focuses on measuring environmental, social and economic factors, whilst also incorporating governance indicators. The indicators also make it possible to evaluate the results of local policies, making it a valuable instrument to support decision-making in local management.

Designed in collaboration with the local entities that compose the Udalsarea21 network and several supra-municipal environmental and statistical agencies, the new system has its roots in one first created in 2003. The original (and subsequent later iterations) have been used by Basque Country municipalities to monitor the impact of local policy ever since.

The indicators and all related information can be seen in the online computer application "e-mugi", which has been developed by Udalsarea21 for the management of local sustainability policies.

For more information, click here (in Spanish).

To download the 2017 Indicators Guide, click here (in Spanish).