Glossary

In the "Actions" section of our website, you will discover a wide range of essential activities to effectively advance the 2030 Agenda in your organization. These include actions for internal adoption of the 2030 Agenda (diagnose, plan, implement and communicate); promotion of the agenda through financial and non-financial support to organizations (finance, strengthen); mobilization of the agenda among various stakeholders (articulate, convene and advocate).

• • Sensitize: refers to campaigns, forums or seminars carried out by FBOs to disseminate and publicize the SDGs and motivate different stakeholders (CSOs, companies, academia or governments) to work within the framework of the 2030 Agenda.
  • Convene: refers to calls by the FO to other actors (CSOs, companies, academia or governments) to deliberate and reflect together on possible actions and projects around the 2030 Agenda.
  • Diagnose: refers to activities carried out by FOs to analyze or diagnose their own programs or to map the situation of territories in relation to problems, programs or actors, with the SDGs as a framework.
  • Plan (or design): refers to the incorporation of the SDGs by the FO in the design of its strategy, plans and programs or the facilitation by the FO to design territorial plans in which the SDG targets and indicators are incorporated.
  • Implement: refers to the execution of the FO's own projects or programs or the participation in collaborative programs aimed at advancing one or more SDGs in the territory.
  • Articulate: refers to the coordination by the FO of initiatives, programs, projects or activities aimed at advancing one or more SDG targets, carried out by multiple actors either from the same sector (CSOs) or from different sectors (CSOs, companies, governments).
  • Social Investment: refers to the processes of convening or direct delivery of donations, or other forms of resource transfer (loans) carried out by FBOs to support with financial resources projects and initiatives aimed at advancing one or more SDGs
  • Organizational strengthening: refers to training activities, accompaniment and production of materials and tools carried out by FOs, aimed at training CSOs, companies or governments to have the capacity to work with the SDGs.
  • Influence: refers to the activities of FBOs to influence local, regional or national governments to incorporate the use of the SDGs in public policies, development plans or reports. Participation in planning and monitoring bodies created by local or national governments can also fall under this function.
  • Measure: refers to the processes of measuring or evaluating the progress of the FO's programs or the creation of information systems by the FO so that stakeholders in the territory have information on the progress of the SDG indicators and targets.
  • Report: refers to the processes of reporting on the progress of FBO programs or progress in the territory made by the FBO, using the SDG indicators and targets as a reference.

In this filter you can specify what kind of resources you need to support SDG implementation in various contexts; whether national, local, international, general SDG information and actionable tools.

• • Country Strategies: Country Strategies are plans and approaches developed by countries for national implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These tools seek to adapt the SDGs to the specific realities and challenges of each country, promoting their integration into policies, programs and projects at the national level.
  • Actionable Tools: Actionable Knowledge refers to materials and resources that not only provide theoretical information, but also offer practical and applicable guidance on how to localize and apply the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in specific contexts. These materials may include guides, manuals, case studies, tools, and concrete examples that enable philanthropic organizations and foundations to take effective steps to integrate the SDGs into their projects and programs.
  • General SDG Information: Essential and general information about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is compiled here. This may include an overview of the 17 SDGs, their specific targets, key indicators and the global context of the 2030 Agenda and the importance of the SDGs in promoting sustainable development worldwide. This information includes clear descriptions of each goal, their specific targets and the indicators used to measure progress towards their achievement. This classification is useful for those who are new to the 2030 Agenda and are looking to understand the basics of the SDGs.
  • International Strategies: International Strategies on the SDGs are resources used at the global level that seek to coordinate and promote the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) around the world. These strategies can be established by international organizations, such as the United Nations and its agencies, and seek to foster collaboration between countries, share best practices, mobilize funding and resources, and address cross-border challenges affecting sustainable development.
  • Local Strategies: Local Strategies are plans and approaches designed by specific communities and territories for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their particular contexts. These strategies are tailored to local needs, resources and dynamics, and seek to promote the active participation of civil society, local governments and other stakeholders in the realization of the SDGs at the community level.

In this filter you will be able to select the category to which the author entity of the tool belongs, facilitating the search for specific resources and collaborators according to their nature, whether foundations, governments, companies, NGOs or other entities.

• • Territorial Foundation: Foundation that operates specifically in a given geographic region, focused on local development and promotion of the SDGs in that area.
  • Donor foundation: Organization that provides financial funds and other resources to projects and programs working to implement the SDGs.
  • Non-territorial implementing foundation: Foundation working on projects and programs related to the SDGs, but not limited to a specific geographic territory.
  • Mixed foundation: Foundation that combines elements of funding and implementation of SDG-related projects.
  • Implementing NGO: Non-governmental organization that implements projects and programs to promote the SDGs and sustainable development.
  • Non-UN Multilateral: International organization that is not part of the United Nations system but works in partnership with various countries and actors to address the SDGs.
  • UN system: A set of UN organizations and programs working to promote and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • National government: Government at the country level that is committed to implementing policies and programs related to the SDGs.
  • Regional government: Government of a specific region within a country, which can play an important role in implementing the SDGs at the regional level.
  • Local government: Government of a city or municipality that works to implement the SDGs at the local level.
  • Business: Private companies that can contribute to SDG implementation through sustainable practices, corporate social responsibility and specific projects.
  • Academia: Educational and research institutions that can contribute to SDG-related knowledge, research and education.
  • Philanthropy support entity: Organizations that provide technical and financial support to foundations and donors so that they can effectively contribute to the SDGs.

With this filter you will be able to select the format or nature of the tool you wish to find to work on projects related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• • Guide: Instructional document that provides practical steps or tips on how to address issues related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Multimedia: Visual and audio resources, such as videos, infographics, and presentations, that communicate information and concepts about the SDGs effectively.
  • Website: Online site that provides information, resources, and links related to the SDGs, facilitating access to a variety of materials and sources.
  • Academic Article: Text written by experts in the field of sustainable development that addresses specific aspects of the SDGs, supported by academic research and analysis.
  • Report: A document that presents data, findings and analysis on progress towards the SDGs, providing an overview of the current situation.

On this web page you will find a shelf and a search engine. In case you are not clear about the tool you are looking for you can go to our "Resource Packs" section and search for specific tasks or tools according to your questions.