Assessment of the Results and Methodology of the Sustainable Development Index for Spanish Cities

In 2017, the United Nations adopted a global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicator framework, calling on member countries to collect complementary national and regional indicators. Cities are crucial channelling efforts towards sustainability through use of these They provide an integrated approach city situation monitoring sustainability. However, more research is needed understand how adapt goals, targets indicators specific municipal contexts. 2020, Spanish Solutions Network launched 2nd edition Index. A set 106 allows for implementation SDGs at local level cities. The objective perform statistical audit evaluate consistency impact modelling assumptions result. methodology used adaptation Handbook Constructing Composite Indicator prepared by European Commission. system well balanced covers essential areas Goals. ranking robust enough among alternatives evaluated. some improvements possible in selection indicators, e.g., removing redundant data. Finally, it recommended weigh goals based responsibility adjust results context.