This module presents good practices and implementation steps for developing effective awareness raising and capacity building programs at the city level (public campaigns, utilization of various communication and social media channels, designing educational programs and vocational training), as well as key principles of awareness raising programs aimed on sending strong message on alignment with SDG7 targets and linkages to other SDGs. Presentations are focused on examples of effective and exciting awareness campaigns and capacity building programs, applicable at the city level (or regional/provincial levels). Additional attention will be paid to the practical side of different tools implementation focused on increasing of SDG7 targets ownership and understanding by citizens of the jurisdiction.

Abstract

Part 6.1. Introduction to capacity building on SDG 7 and its localization.
By the end of this part of the module, participants will be able to understand what capacity building means in relation to localization of SDG 7 at the local level; understand the steps in designing a capacity building program in SDG 7 localisation at the local level; and explain the importance of capacity building for local governments, specifically in view of the interaction between this level of government with other levels, the global community and the local communities it serves.

Part 6.2. Key tools and activities for capacity building on SDG 7 at the local level
By the end of this part of the module, participants will be able to name and explain selected capacity building tools and activities that can be applied at the local level, and identify capacity building tools and activities that are suitable for your city or local government.

Part 6.3. Designing an effective awareness raising campaign for SDG 7 localisation by local governments
By the end of this part of the module, participants will be able to describe awareness raising in relation to SDG 7 localisation at the local level; describe some of the key principles of and strategies for developing an effective awareness raising campaign; give some examples of effective awareness raising campaigns by selected local governments.

Keywords: SDG7 Localisation