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The research aims to analyze how local governance and social dimensions impact the localization of Sustainable Development Goals in urban settings.

December 19, 2025Open Access

Mapping Local Governance and Social Dimensions of SDG Localization: A Meta-Analysis of Urban Sustainability Research (2018–2025)

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The research aims to analyze how local governance and social dimensions impact the localization of Sustainable Development Goals in urban settings.
Conducted a meta-analysis of 143 peer-reviewed studies from 2018 to 2025.
Utilized bibliometric mapping tools like VOSviewer combined with qualitative content analysis using NVivo.
Structured around the UN SDG framework to identify thematic clusters.
Identified four thematic clusters including governance, urban sustainability planning, performance measurement, and social participation.
Highlighted a growing focus on participatory governance and social equity.
Noted significant gaps in the inclusion of marginalized communities and attention to SDGs related to gender and justice.

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Meta-analysis reveals urban sustainability practices influenced by governance and social equity in SDG localization.

Çetintürk et al. (2025) studied this question.

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