Article summary
The universal adoption of the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a strong sign of global interest in integrating economic, social, and environmental considerations in the development aspirations of UN member states. This article proposes a participatory and inclusive governance agenda for a bottom-up implementation of the SDGs, which we term Local Agenda 2030, to promote well-being and prosperity of local communities.