Sado City

Sado City

Sado City Sustainable Development Goals Report (Sado First Voluntary Local Review Report) ~Local SDGs Sado Island, aiming to be a model region for self-reliant and decentralized society~

Insights of the Report

Sado City's first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) highlights its progress towards the SDGs. The report focuses on the initiatives implemented under the SDGs Future City initiative, as Sado City was selected by the Japanese Cabinet Office in May 2022. The city faces challenges like depopulation, community decline and economic stagnation, threatening its vitality. To address these issues, Sado aims to create an inclusive and vibrant community where history, culture and nature coexist harmoniously. The Comprehensive Plan, developed through extensive consultation with local citizens, organisations and experts, encapsulates this vision. Sado City is also working to advance the "Circulating and Ecological Sphere" (CES) concept, involving various stakeholders and pledging to promote environmental, economic, and social sustainability.Through the ‘Local SDGs Sado Island Declaration,’ Sado City aims to transform itself into a model region for sustainable development and problem-solving.

City Profile

Sado City encompasses the entirety of Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture. The city spans approximately 855 square kilometres and has a population of around 50,000 residents. Much of the island is designated as national or prefectural natural parks, showcasing a rich natural environment. Historically, Sado thrived as a gold and silver mining hub during the Edo period, contributing significantly to Japan's precious metal production. The island is notable for its successful conservation of the crested ibis, a species recognised as a special natural treasure.

The Report and more

The VLR report is available here:
Sado City Sustainable Development Goals Report (Sado First Voluntary Local Review Report) ~Local SDGs Sado Island, aiming to be a model region for self-reliant and decentralized society~ (English version)
Sado City Sustainable Development Goals Report (Sado First Voluntary Local Review Report) ~Local SDGs Sado Island, aiming to be a model region for self-reliant and decentralized society~ (Japanese version)