The 2030 Agenda

In 2015, the United Nations gathered together nations from around the world to support the 2030 Agenda, a project that embraces 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set to guide collaborative action over the next fifteen years to address social inequality, economic growth, environmental preservation, and leave no one behind in achieving the future we want. Despite national governments have ratified them, these solutions has shown been crucial for local and city-level participants, as they have emerged as unexpected pioneers, creatively adapting these Goals to meet their specific urban challenges

In Los Santos, our approach to the SDGs will be carefully structured and phased, with the aim of integrating and customizing these global references so that they authentically resonate with our city's unique context. By aligning with these goals, Los Santos will gain insights into our global impact while cultivating collaborative partnerships with other cities, promoting the exchange of innovative strategies and best practices.

By sharing our progress, Los Santos will stand out as a role model in implementing these goals at the local level, highlighting the fundamental part that cities like ours play in advancing a sustainable future.

Learn more about our Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for our City below:

SDG 1. NO POVERTY

In order to deal with poverty in communities, it is necessary to ensure that residents can access holistic support systems to protect themselves against financial difficulties and tensions. Using only declared income as a baseline for access to these supports does not take into account the intricate dimensions of poverty. It is essential to assess aspects such as educational frameworks, employment conditions, family financial stability, availability of childcare and community support networks. These factors offer a more comprehensive view of the challenges and choices faced by individuals in poverty.

The LSGOV Department of Health and Welfare's mission centers around reducing povert. Providing essential services and support is crucial to lifting individuals out of it and preventing homelessness.

The Sacred Heart Homeless Shelter offers more than just a roof over residents' heads. It provides a comprehensive suite of services, including nutritious meals, clothing, laundry facilities, free internet, and job search assistance. These services address immediate needs and help individuals rebuild their lives.

Affordable housing programs extend beyond the homeless shelter. They support individuals living on the poverty threshold by assisting them with maintaining their current residences. This includes offering financial aid, counseling, and other resources to prevent evictions and stabilize living situations.

Targets:

1.1 - By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $33.00 per day.
1.2 - By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of adults and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions.
1.3 - Implement locally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable.
1.4 - By 2030, ensure that all people, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance.
1.5 - By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters.
1.6 - Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, to implement programs and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions according to local standards.
1.7 - Create sound policy frameworks at the local, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions.

SDG 2. ZERO HUNGER

Although malnutrition is not widespread in Los Santos, many of our residents still struggle with regular access to adequate food. The issue of food insecurity persists, characterized by challenges in consistently obtaining meals due to financial constraints or uncertainty about future provisions. This problem notably affects many families with children living on limited incomes.

The location within our city significantly influences residents' ability to obtain nutritious food. While most of LS inhabitants have access to fresh produce in their local areas, this percentage fluctuates notably based on racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Also complementing the initiatives of the Department of Health and Welfare, the Street Hope Initiatives actively reach out to those living on the streets. Teams distribute essential items such as blankets and food, and provide medical assistance directly to those in need. This proactive approach ensures that no one is left behind, regardless of their circumstances.

Targets:

2.1 - By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round.
2.2 - By 2030, end all forms of malnutrition, including achieving, by 2030, the internationally agreed targets on stunting and wasting in children under 5 years of age, and address the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women and older persons.
2.3 - By 2030, increase the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment.
2.4 - By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality.

SDG 3. GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Los Santos City Government's unwavering dedication to promote health and well-being among residents is epitomized through the tireless endeavors of the Department of Health and Welfare.

The Medical Licensing Division plays a crucial role in safeguarding public health. By establishing rigorous certification standards, it ensures that all medical practitioners and facilities in Los Santos operate legally and maintain the highest quality of care. Citizens can easily verify the credentials of their healthcare providers online, fostering trust and peace of mind.

The Public Health Regulatory Committee actively enforces licensing laws, conducting regular inspections and holding medical facilities to the highest standards. This oversight is essential in maintaining the integrity and safety of healthcare services within the city.

To further support community health, public awareness events such as the Accessible Parking Awareness Event are hosted. These initiatives provide vital information and resources, helping citizens understand their rights and access necessary services. On-the-spot assistance with handicap permit applications is offered, and individuals are connected with qualified medical professionals, ensuring comprehensive care and support.

Targets:

3.1 - By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births for every race and ethnic group.
3.2 - By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 3 per 1,000 live births and under‐5 mortality to at least as low as 4 per 1,000 live births.
3.3 - By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases.
3.4 - By 2030, reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.
3.5 - Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.
3.6 - By 2030, halve the number of mobility (e.g., car, bike, pedestrian, emerging modes of transportation) deaths from road traffic accidents accidents.
3.7 - By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into local strategies and program.
3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all, regardless of income or status.
3.9 - By 2030, halve the number of deaths and illnesses in Los Santos from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.
3.10 - Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for communicable and non‐communicable diseases. Ensure that all individuals, especially parents with school-age children, are given affordable and reliable access to essential medicines and vaccines.
3.11 - Increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce.
3.12 - Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks.

SDG 4. QUALITY EDUCATION

The City Government seeks to integrate the 2030 Agenda into a partnership with the University of Los Santos San Andreas (ULSA) and Davis High School (DHS). Through strategic initiatives, the government aims to enhance educational opportunities, foster inclusive learning environments, and promote lifelong learning for all residents.

Collaborating with ULSA and Davis High School, the city plans to implement programs focused on improving educational access, enhancing teaching quality, and promoting skills development to empower individuals and communities alike. By leveraging the expertise and resources of these educational institutions, the City endeavors to create a more equitable and prosperous society where education serves as a catalyst for social and economic advancement. Through these concerted efforts, the city seeks to fulfill its commitment to this Goal and ensure that quality education remains accessible to all residents, irrespective of socio-economic background or demographic factors.

Additionally, the Mayor's Office is preparing the Changemakers 2030 Program, an innovative initiative designed to involve students from these institutions to actively engage with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This program aims to develop students into well-rounded, resilient, and sustainable citizens by integrating SDG-related projects and activities into their educational journey. By fostering a deep understanding of global challenges and encouraging proactive problem-solving, the Changemakers 2030 Program equips the youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive sustainable development and create a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Targets:

4.1 - By 2030, ensure that all children complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
4.2 - By 2030, ensure that all children have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre‐primary education so that they are ready for primary education.
4.3 - By 2030, ensure equal access for all youth and adults to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university.
4.4 - By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.
4.5 - By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations.
4.6 - By 2030, ensure that all youth and adults, of all genders, achieve literacy and numeracy.
4.7 - By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.
4.8 - Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all.
4.9 - By 2030, substantially expand the number of scholarships available for enrollment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes within the City of Los Santos.
4.10 - By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers.

SDG 5. GENDER EQUALITY

Promoting gender equality is not just a slogan, but a commitment deeply built into the ethos of Los Santos. Recognizing the multifaceted challenges and nuances faced by various genders, we will take deliberate steps to ensure representation and inclusion at all levels of city governance. This means actively working to elevate underrepresented genders to key leadership positions, thereby reshaping the decision-making landscape to better reflect the diversity of our population.

In addition, the City's dedication goes beyond leadership dynamics. We rigorously evaluate all city services, policies and programs through a gender-sensitive lens. This approach ensures that initiatives are not only inclusive, but also tailored to meet the unique needs, concerns and aspirations of different gender groups in our community.

By integrating gender equality into all our operations, we aim to cultivate a smarter and more responsive government. Our ultimate vision is to promote an environment in which all residents feel seen, heard and empowered, laying the foundation for a city that thrives on inclusion, representation and mutual respect.

Targets:

5.1 - End all forms of gender-based discrimination.
5.2 - Eliminate all forms of gender-based violence in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
5.3 - Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.
5.4 - Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate.
5.5 - Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.
5.6 - Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.
5.7 - Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources, in accordance with national laws.
5.8 - Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.9 - Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels.
5.10 - End discrimination against LGBTQIA+ persons and ensure that LGBTQIA+ persons have equal access to services and employment opportunities.

SDG 6. CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

The Los Santos Department of Public Works plays a key role in ensuring a sustainable and consistent water supply for the city's vast population. Given the enormity of this responsibility, the city administration has adopted multifaceted approaches to align its operations with local needs and international sustainability standards.

Firstly, recognizing the crucial nature of freshwater resources, the city has prioritized investments in infrastructure upgrades and maintenance to minimize water waste and ensure efficient distribution systems.

Furthermore, the City will embrace comprehensive public awareness campaigns, encouraging residents and businesses to adopt water-saving practices. By promoting initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, graywater recycling and drought-resistant landscaping, Los Santos aims to reduce consumption rates and promote a culture of conservation among its residents.

Targets:

6.1 - By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
6.2 - By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations.
6.3 - By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse.
6.4 - By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity.
6.5 - By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.6 - By 2030, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.7 - By 2030, expand cooperation and capacity-building support to local and community efforts related to water and sanitation activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.8 - Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.

SDG 7. AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

In America, Los Santos claims the top spot as the leading solar city. The collaboration between the Los Santos City Government and Aurum Energy heralds a pivotal moment in the city's journey towards sustainability.

With Aurum Energy commanding a formidable 70% market share in the city's energy sector, their commitment to shaping a greener future for Los Santos is evident. As Aurum Energy emerges as a key player, their dedication to innovative energy supply methods and minimal carbon impact underscores a shared vision with the City: to propel Los Santos towards a more sustainable trajectory.

Aurum Energy's impact spans across Los Santos, serving millions of residents across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This broad reach ensures reliable energy distribution while emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility, key principles of the city government's sustainability agenda.

Notably, Aurum Energy's focus on renewable energy sources is commendable, with 45% of its power derived from 34 windmills, setting a high standard for green energy adoption. This significant contribution underscores their commitment to reducing carbon footprints and advancing environmental sustainability within the city.

Looking forward, Aurum Energy's ambitious solar initiatives hold promise for revolutionizing Los Santos' energy scenario. Plans for expansive solar farms and rooftop solar programs signify a bold step towards increasing renewable energy usage. The recently approved Quarter Two budget will ensure that the Solar City Initiative takes the first steps for every property owned by the City, to help reduce its carbon footprint and lead to a transition away from harmful emissions. Additionally, Aurum Energy's establishment of over 200 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations aligns seamlessly with global trends towards electric mobility, contributing to a greener urban environment.

Targets:

7.1 - By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services.
7.2 - By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the local energy mix.
7.3 - By 2030, increase the local rate of improvement in energy efficiency.
7.4 - By 2030, enhance international, regional and local cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology.
7.5 - By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all, in particular underserved communities.

SDG 8. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Los Santos is actively leading comprehensive initiatives designed to boost decent employment opportunities and promote economic prosperity for its diverse population. These efforts involves unemployment insurance programs and working diligently to eliminate barriers to employment, especially for individuals with youth in transition, and those facing various economic or educational obstacles.

Also, a significant portion of our community faces challenges accessing services from established, federally-supported financial institutions. There is an urgent need to gather more comprehensive data to discern the possible disproportionate impacts on low-income residents and those involved in informal employment sectors. Understanding these realities will allow the city to create customized solutions that fill accessibility gaps and promote inclusive economic growth.

In this evolving landscape, the city remains committed to promoting partnerships with community organizations, financial entities and advocacy groups. Collaboratively, our goal is to develop innovative strategies that empower marginalized populations, ensuring that they have equitable access to financial services, educational resources and meaningful employment opportunities.

Targets:

8.1 - Sustain local per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, equitable gross domestic product growth per annum across all communities.
8.2 - Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors.
8.3 - Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services.
8.4 - Improve progressively, through 2030, local resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavor to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation.
8.5 - By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
8.6 - By 2030, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training.
8.7 - Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure access to labor rights and equitable pay.
8.8 - Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment.
8.9 - By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
8.10 - Encourage the expansion and greater access for all to banking, insurance and traditional and emerging financial services.
8.11 - By 2030, develop and operationalize a local strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization.

SDG 9. INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Los Santos is dedicated to shaping a more sustainable and accessible urban environment by channeling resources into its public transport infrastructure, as with Los Santos Transit. This commitment underscores our focus on environmental stewardship, promoting employment opportunities and improving local mobility. The Port of Los Santos, one of the leading container destinations in the world, is key to our city's economic vitality. In addition, there is busy activity at Los Santos International Airport (LSIA), which strengthens our global connectivity. As we move forward with projects such as road renovations, sidewalk improvements and the modernization of our maritime and air facilities, our strategy prioritizes ecological responsibility, inclusion and meeting the diverse needs of our community.

Targets:

9.1 - Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including local, regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all.
9.2 - Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances.
9.3 - Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets.
9.4 - By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes.
9.5 - Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers and public and private research and development spending.
9.6 - Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to underserved and unserved communities.
9.7 - Support technology development, research and innovation including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities.
9.8 - Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet by 2030.

SDG 10. REDUCED INEQUALITIES

Los Santos stands out as one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States. However, this diversity influences the way various communities walk our streets, access essential resources and face long-standing systemic harms that impede wealth generation. To understand the lasting effects of past discriminatory practices, it is essential to examine disparities in household wealth rather than focusing solely on median income, as the latter only offers a snapshot of annual earnings. Analyzing household wealth reveals the deeper ramifications of historical injustices, illustrating how they prevent individuals from reaping the benefits of sustained economic progress over time.

The historical practices of redlining and exclusionary zoning in Los Santos have left a lasting imprint, creating a significant wealth disparity that disproportionately affects communities of color.

Targets:

10.1 - By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average to significantly reduce the wage gap, paying special attention to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
10.2 - By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
10.3 - Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard.
10.4 - Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality.
10.5 - Ensure enhanced representation and voice for underrepresented populations and communities in decision-making in economic and financial institutions in order to deliver more effective, credible, accountable and legitimate institutions.
10.6 - Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies taking into consideration the needs of refugees and the undocumented.
10.7 - End discrimination against LGBTQIA+ persons and ensure that LGBTQIA+ persons have equal access to services and employment opportunities.

SDG 11. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

In the context of urban progress, SDG 11 emphasizes the importance of leadership and local initiatives. Los Santos is a testament to this principle with its proactive measures. The City is dedicated to expanding housing diversity, valuing its cultural assets, advancing green transportation solutions and solving critical environmental challenges, especially air quality.

In addition, the City launched the Los Santos Area Sanitation Program (LSASP). This initiative is a milestone in the city's commitment to urban sustainability and improving the quality of life of its inhabitants. This project is dedicated to tackling the challenges of waste management, reducing inappropriate waste disposal and promoting sustainable practices aimed at ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for all residents.

Through these coordinated efforts, Los Santos stands out for its dedication to creating a sustainable and inclusive urban environment.

Targets:

11.1 - By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services.
11.2 - By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons.
11.3 - By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.
11.4 - Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard Los Santos' cultural and natural heritage.
11.5 - By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations.
11.6 - By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.
11.7 - By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities.
11.8 - Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening local and regional development planning.

SDG 12. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

The City is initiating transformative measures to promote responsible resource management and sustainable living in its urban fabric.

Central to these efforts is the implementation of robust waste management systems with the aim of reducing landfill waste and promoting recycling and composting practices throughout the city. Through targeted campaigns and infrastructure improvements, the city aims to instill a culture of environmental awareness among residents and businesses, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

To further support of these goals, the City is actively promoting sustainable consumption practices, such as reducing single-use plastics, encouraging the use of eco-friendly products and advocating responsible purchasing decisions. By engaging with local businesses and community organizations, the City seeks to encourage partnerships that promote sustainable production methods and emphasize the importance of resource efficiency throughout the supply chain.

Targets:

12.1 - Localize the 10‐Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, with a focus on creating new job/market opportunities and contributing to poverty eradication and social development and environmental sustainability at the City level through increased stakeholder engagement.
12.2 - By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
12.3 - By 2030, halve per capita local food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses.
12.4 - By 2030, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed national and local standards, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment.
12.5 - By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.6 - Encourage companies, located and operating in Los Santos, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle.
12.7 - Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national, state and city-wide policies and priorities.
12.8 - By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature.
12.9 - Support all entities in Los Santos to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production.
12.10 - Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
12.11 - Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with local circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of communities within Los Santos and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and otherwise affected populations.

SDG 13. CLIMATE ACTION

Addressing the urgent challenge of climate change transcends mere environmental considerations; it embodies a moral obligation, represents an urgent environmental crisis and provides a strategic economic opportunity. Los Santos recognizes this multi-faceted reality and is strategically positioning itself as a global pioneer in promoting a low-carbon, green energy path.

To this end, Los Santos is setting out on an ambitious roadmap that consists of several strategic pillars. At first, the city is investing heavily in renewable energy infrastructure, with the aim of transitioning away from fossil fuels and significantly reducing its carbon footprint. Collaborative endeavors with local companies and innovators are creating a thriving ecosystem for green technology and sustainable practices.

Also, urban planning initiatives prioritize sustainable development, emphasizing green spaces, energy-efficient buildings and resilient infrastructure designed to withstand the challenges of a changing climate. The City is also promoting community involvement and educational programs to raise awareness, empower residents and catalyze ground-up initiatives that further its environmental goals.

Ultimately, recognizing the interconnected nature of global sustainability, Los Santos is partnering with international entities, sharing best practices and advocating for policies that prioritize environmental management on a global scale. By adopting a holistic approach that integrates the environmental, social and economic dimensions, Los Santos is not only adapting to the challenges of climate change, but is actively shaping a more sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future for all its residents.

Targets:

13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all community plan areas.
13.2 - Integrate climate change measures into all City policies, strategies and planning.
13.3 - Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.
13.4 - Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities.

SDG 14. LIFE BELOW WATER

San Andreas, which takes in the vibrant city of Los Santos, has robust state laws and regulations designed to protect and enrich its coastline and ocean reserves for current and future generations. Although federal oversight manages activities such as fishing in ocean realms, the state's protection framework remains strong. However, even with these comprehensive guidelines, Los Santos has a key responsibility in upholding SDG 14. Due to its coastal location and the fact that it is home to one of the largest container ports in the world, the city's local waste management protocols and port operations have direct implications for marine health and the intricate ecosystems they support.

Efforts are underway to improve sustainable practices within the Port, emphasizing eco-friendly transport methods, waste reduction and pollution control measures.

Targets:

14.1 - By 2030, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.
14.2 - By 2030, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.
14.3 - Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.
14.4 - By 2030, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.
14.5 - By 2030, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and local law and based on the best available scientific information.
14.6 - By 2030, increase the economic benefits to community plan areas along the coast from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism.
14.7 - Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity.
14.8 - Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.
14.9 - Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by adapting international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of “The future we want”.

SDG 15. LIFE ON LAND

In a concerted effort to preserve and enhance life on land, the Los Santos City Government plans to unite forces with the LSSD's Park Unit to protect and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

The City is committed to conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable land management practices within its jurisdiction. Through projects such as expanding green corridors and reforestation efforts, the city aims to mitigate urbanization's adverse effects and preserve critical habitats for native flora and fauna. Engaging local communities through education programs further strengthens the city's environmental stewardship efforts, empowering citizens to play an active role in safeguarding Los Santos' natural heritage.

Collaborating with the Park Unit, the City seeks to leverage resources and expertise to enhance conservation and management of natural landscapes across the region. Joint initiatives, including habitat restoration projects and wildlife conservation programs, embody a shared commitment to promoting sustainable land management practices and preserving biodiversity.

Targets:

15.1 - By 2030, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under national, state and City guidelines.
15.2 - By 2030, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, including the Mount Haan and other natural areas within and bordering the City of Los Santos, halt deforestation and urban sprawl, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation.
15.3 - By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.
15.4 - By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development.
15.5 - Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2030, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.
15.6 - Promote fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and promote appropriate access to such resources, as internationally agreed.
15.7 - Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products.
15.8 - By 2030, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species.
15.9 - By 2030, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts.
15.10 - Mobilize and significantly increase financial resources from all sources to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems.

SDG 16. PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

Seeking strengthened governance and community trust, SDG 16 emphasizes the need for institutions, especially at the local level, to prioritize transparency, resilience and inclusion. The foundation of this effort is a commitment to justice, which is fundamental to cultivating a sense of trust in communities. As the broader discourse in the US evolves regarding law enforcement methodologies, dynamic urban areas like Los Santos are set to shape this transformative dialog.

In this scenario, Los Santos is charting a new path to redefine public safety protocols. The city is delving into alternative strategies that emphasize community engagement, mental health advocacy and proactive de-escalation approaches. By promoting these innovative paradigms, Los Santos strives to build bridges of understanding, trust and collaboration between law enforcement entities and the diverse communities they protect.

Furthermore, Los Santos is aware of the intrinsic links between public safety and social equality. Through targeted investments in community-oriented initiatives, restorative justice initiatives and resource equity, the City of Los Santos aims to eliminate systemic barriers and elevate collective well-being.

Targets:

16.1 - Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
16.2 - End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
16.3 - Promote the rule of law at the City level and ensure equal access to justice for all.
16.4 - By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime.
16.5 - Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.
16.6 - Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.
16.7 - Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.
16.8 - Broaden and strengthen the awareness and participation of City and local communities, especially those traditionally underserved and marginalized, in the institutions of local and global governance.
16.9 - By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.
16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with City, state and national legislation and international agreements.
16.11 - Strengthen relevant City-wide institutions, including through regional, state, national and international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in cities of developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime.
16.12 - Promote, enforce, and where absent, create non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

SDG 17. PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS

As part of our pursuit of the SDGs, Goal 17 emerges as a crucial focal point, the common denominator of all the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the essence of cooperative efforts and community partnerships. These partnerships establish the foundation for meaningful impact, forging a rich combination of perspectives and driving innovative solutions. As we evaluate our journey, the strength and success of these collaborative efforts become increasingly evident.

For cities like Los Santos, managing the complexities of Goal 17 requires a personalized approach. We are resolute in our commitment to bridge global aspirations with local realities, strategically aligning goals while leveraging valuable data-driven insights. However, the evolving nature of this goal requires a continuous evolution in our strategies and methodologies.

At this crucial moment in our SDG expedition, Goal 17 requires a re-examination of the roles and responsibilities of regional and local bodies. Drawing on the distinct experiences and innovative spirit of Los Santos, we aim to push for meaningful collaborations and contribute to a more interconnected global narrative.

Targets:

17.1 - Strengthen local resource mobilization with other global cities to improve local capacity for tax and other revenue collection.
17.2 - Promote resource mobilization from multiple resources to reduce local barriers that complicate the outflow of remittances to developing countries.
17.3 - Using Los Santos public-private networks, assist global SDG partners in developing countries to adopt and implement investment promotion regimes focused on their communities.
17.4 - Support North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge-sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism.
17.5 - Promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries through public-private partnership networks and resources.
17.6 - Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for disadvantaged communities, foreign and domestic, and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology.
17.7 - Enhance local and international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in underserved and unserved communities and developing countries to support plans to implement all the Sustainable Development Goals.
17.8 - Support developing countries by seeking to increase trade between businesses in Los Santos and developing countries.
17.9 - Realize timely implementation of duty-free and quota-free market access on a lasting basis for all emerging industries and small local businesses, including by ensuring that preferential rules applicable to goods and services are transparent and simple, and contribute to facilitating market access.
17.10 - Support and promote policies that enhance global macroeconomic stability, including through policy coordination and policy coherence.
17.11 - Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development.
17.12 - Respect each country’s policy space and leadership to establish and implement policies for poverty eradication and sustainable development.
17.13 - Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals on all levels including local, regional, state, national and international.
17.14 - Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
17.15 - By 2030, utilize global partnerships to enhance capacity-building to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in local and international contexts.
17.16 - By 2030, build on existing initiatives to develop measurements of progress on sustainable development that complement gross domestic product, and support statistical capacity-building in locally and internationally.