Cascais

Cascais

Cascais and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals in Cascais, 2022

Insights of the Report

Cascais's first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) emphasises a participatory approach, involving key stakeholders to integrate SDGs into daily operations. It delves into priority SDGs, actions, needs and challenges identified through community engagement. The VLR outlines Cascais's commitments, actions and financial dedication in line with the SDGs, showcasing the town’s ongoing dedication to the 2030 Agenda and local governance strategies.

City Profile

Cascais is a Portuguese town in the sub-region of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, belonging to the district of Lisbon and with a population of 214,158 inhabitants (2021). Its strategic position at the mouth of the Tagus River contributed to its importance, and it now boasts a vast architectural and military heritage. Due to its natural and scenic values, both the town and the municipality gained popularity, becoming the preferred destination for Portuguese and foreign elites from the 19th century onwards. The arrival and electrification of the railway were instrumental in the municipality's progress, being the main factor for its urbanisation from 1930 onwards. Since then, it has grown to establish itself as one of Lisbon's main suburbs and a leading tourist destination in the country.

The Report and more

The VLR report is available here:
Cascais and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals in Cascais, 2022