Sport for Sustainable Development Initative

In April 2025, in the interests of making SDG Localization more tangible, the SDG Cities Global Community organized the Dialogues of the Month to showcase how SDG Localization shapes everyday life, drives sustainable urban development, and builds a more inclusive, resilient future for all.

The April 2025 edition connects two global observances: the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (April 6), with its theme "Levelling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion," and World Health Day (April 7), themed "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures." By bringing these themes together, the dialogue explores how sports and health can serve as catalysts for SDG Localization, driving social inclusion and sustainable urban development.

Organised in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee, this dialogue convenes partners to discuss how cities can integrate sport and urban health into planning processes.

The session contributes to the ongoing IOC-UN-Habitat collaboration, provide insights for upcoming joint publications, offer recommendations for joint programming, and foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing to advance local action for healthier, more active, and equitable cities.