This analysis reveals spatial patterns of sustainable development in rural and urban areas, highlighting targeted measures for SDG implementation.
Key Points
The aim is to develop a Sustainable Development Index for Rural and Urban Areas that reflects local diversity in sustainable development across Ireland.
Created a Sustainable Development Index (SDI-RUI) using 33 indicators across 13 SDGs.
Utilized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for detailed spatial analysis.
Applied a 6-way rural-urban typology to categorize areas.
Conducted analysis at Small Area level, covering 18,919 units in Ireland.
Higher SDI-RUI values found in rural areas near cities compared to main urban centers.
Remote locations exhibited low SDI-RUI values.
Rural areas with urban influence showed more balanced sub-index scores than urban or remote areas.
Spatial patterns support the need for place-based policies relating to SDGs.