• Track 03
• SDGs

The Aliança Catalunya 2030 is an institutionalized multi-stakeholder coalition in Catalonia, Spain, established through the National Agreement for the 2030 Agenda, which was approved by the Government of Catalonia in February 2020. The Alliance operates as a decentralized, region-wide platform that brings together a broad range of actors under a shared strategic framework. Participants include the regional government, local administrations, universities, research centers, private companies, trade unions, and civil society organizations, all working to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Built on a Shared National Agreement

The operational foundation of the Alliance is the National Agreement, which establishes a common vision while defining the roles and responsibilities of participating organizations. Organizations that wish to join the Alliance must formally commit by defining specific and concrete actions. Rather than requiring a standardized format, the Alliance allows commitments to reflect the diversity of participating entities, while ensuring they meet a common set of institutional criteria.

These requirements include:

• Executive-level leadership.
• Explicit integration into the organization’s strategic planning.
• A clear communication strategy.
• The allocation of adequate financial resources.
• A monitoring system based on indicators and metrics to support evaluation and accountability.

This approach provides flexibility while maintaining a consistent level of institutional maturity and effectiveness across participating organizations.

Governance Through Collaboration

The governance of Aliança Catalunya 2030 is coordinated through a Steering Group, which is open to any organization that formally joins the Alliance by submitting its commitments.

The Steering Group serves as a collaborative space where members share technical knowledge, exchange best practices, and strengthen cooperation across sectors. It also supports the integration of members’ sectoral SDG strategies into Catalonia’s broader regional framework.

A Dynamic National Plan for Implementation

A key technical element of the Alliance is the National Plan for Implementation, conceived as a dynamic instrument that is periodically updated through participatory workshops and multi-sector dialogues.

This process helps ensure that the regional strategy remains responsive to emerging challenges, including the social and economic shifts caused by the pandemic.

The Plan also seeks to foster a change in the way local actors interact with public administration. Rather than simply aligning existing activities with the SDGs, it aims to advance a systemic, transformative strategy through coordinated action across sectors.

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