Policy Researcher
Education
M.Arch in Architecture, Technical University of Madrid, Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid
MSc. in the City, The University of Edinburgh
PhD. The University of Tokyo
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Conference Paper
Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals – Asian and European Perspectives and Beyond
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) depends on well-designed and implemented follow-up and review (FUR) processes to monitor progress, review policies, and adjust strategies. However, despite the critical role cities play in implementing the SDGs, they lack official recognition in the FUR architecture of the 2030 Agenda. To engage...
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Presentation
Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development
This presentation explores how Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) are transforming local follow-up and review (FUR) processes . It highlights the importance of FUR for local governments, showcases Santa Rosa’s VLR as a model of peer-to-peer collaboration, and frames VLRs as powerful tools for policy integration, continuous learning, and inclusive...
Commentary (Op. Ed)
Public Management Magazine
This article examines the implications of demographic decline for local governments, with a focus on small Japanese municipalities that are already navigating the challenges of population loss. Drawing on examples like Yubari, Suzu, and Manazuru, it explores how some towns are rethinking growth-oriented planning and experimenting with alternative...
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Seminar on Gender Studies, Undergraduate Module.
This presentation examines how cities are implementing SDG 5 (Gender Equality) within the broader framework of the 2030 Agenda, highlighting both opportunities and limitations. Through examples from Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Barcelona, it explores how local policies can promote gender equity, while also questioning whether the SDG framework...
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Commentary (Op. Ed)
IISD SDG Knowledge Hub Commentary
As the 2030 deadline for achieving the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws near, the lack of measurable progress is cause for concern. However, qualitative advancements at the local level provide a hopeful perspective for continued development beyond 2030. Cities, in particular, are pivotal in driving the global...
Policy Report
A report issued by the UN-convened Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergy presents a number of recommendations urging governments to break down fragmentation and silos at national and international levels, to tackle the climate and sustainable development crises in tandem and achieve transformative change. The report is being launched before...
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Research Report
State of the Voluntary Local Reviews 2024: Strengthening the Local Implementation of the 2030 Agenda
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a blueprint for achieving social, economic and environmental sustainability. However, at the midpoint of its implementation period (which runs from 2015 to 2030), progress has been insufficient due to crises such as climate-related disasters, the...
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Conference Paper
Asian Studies Conference Japan
Ageing and depopulation threaten the survival of many of Japan’s small towns and villages. To address this challenge, the Japanese government is encouraging municipalities to adopt a pro-growth agenda to reverse decline. Launched in 2018, the “SDGs Future City” initiative supports local government’s revitalisation efforts through the implementation...
Presentation
Citypreneurs Policy Dialogue “Empowering Urban Renaissance: Ulsan’s Path to Economic Revitalization.”
This presentation explores how cities can use Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) as strategic tools to guide sustainable urban revitalisation. Highlighting Kitakyushu’s green transition and the diverse approaches in Korean cities like Dangjin and Suwon, it shows how VLRs foster policy integration, stakeholder engagement, and long-term alignment with...
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Policy Report
Four reports are being launched on 11 June by experts convened by the UN, showing how action to tackle climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals can be accelerated by addressing both crises together, notably in the key areas of policy frameworks; financial systems; knowledge and data; and cities. Under the umbrella title Seeking Synergy...
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