Municipal progress towards 2030

Our goals. Our city. Our future.

Explore eThekwini’s published indicators, delivery projects and evidence of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Executive overview

Municipal SDG dashboard

Progress is calculated from published municipal indicators. It is not a comparison or ranking against other cities.

—Verified progress score
32%Reporting coverage
64Indicators reported
0Goals progressing
0Goals needing attention
AchievedChallenges remainSignificant challengesMajor challengesInsufficient data
Goal 1: No Poverty
unavailableon track

47% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 2: Zero Hunger
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 1 projects

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
unavailablestagnating

19% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 4: Quality Education
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 5: Gender Equality
unavailableon track

60% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
unavailableunavailable

27% data coverage · 1 projects

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
unavailableon track

34% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 1 projects

Goal 13: Climate Action
unavailableon track

100% data coverage · 1 projects

Goal 14: Life Below Water
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 15: Life on Land
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 0 projects

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
unavailableunavailable

0% data coverage · 0 projects

Place-based delivery

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From commitment to action

Featured projects

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Climate Action

Transformative Riverine Management Programme

A city-wide resilience programme using river management to reduce climate risk, strengthen ecosystems and create local livelihood opportunities.

Ward 11 · In progress
Clean Water and Sanitation

Durban Water Recycling Public–Private Partnership

A water reuse initiative supporting water security and more sustainable industrial consumption.

Ward 32 · In progress
Zero Hunger

Community Gardens Programme

Community-led food growing initiatives that support nutrition, livelihoods and neighbourhood resilience.

Ward 20 · In progress
Evidence and learning

Latest publications

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Dataset

Municipal SDG Indicator Dataset

Download the latest published indicator values, targets, units and data sources from this reporting portal.

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Report

Sustainable Development Goals Good Practice

A collection of eThekwini programmes, partnerships and local practices aligned to the SDGs.

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Voluntary local review

eThekwini 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Voluntary Local Review

The municipality’s locally focused review of implementation progress across the Sustainable Development Goals.

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