Development and Validation of the Comprehensive SDG Financing Strategy of Baguio City

The Development and Validation of the Comprehensive SDG Financing Strategy of Baguio City is a full-day event that addresses the alignment of local financial planning with global and city-specific sustainability targets. Topics cover an overview of the Philippines’ 2024 SDG progress, identification of Baguio City’s nine priority SDGs under its 2043 vision of a “Livable, Inclusive, and Creative City,” and the framework of the 5 P’s (People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnering) that underpins SDG implementation. The strategy recognizes key areas where progress has been made since 2015, as well as gaps requiring focused investment to meet 2030 targets. It emphasizes collaboration with partners like the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to mobilize resources and ensure alignment with the city’s Livability Index and existing development plans. Overall, the event establishes a roadmap to allocate funds effectively across priority sectors, driving sustainable growth and inclusive development for all Baguio residents.