Guneak 2030 | Innovating collaboration models to drive the 2030 Agenda in the Basque Country

The 2030 Agenda thrives on cross-sector collaboration and powerful multi-stakeholder partnerships, making it one of its key strengths. Guneak 2030 is a Basque alliance of 55 organizations, united to drive the 2030 Agenda forward in the Basque Country.

To make this vision a reality, we launched the Guneak 2030 activation process at the end of 2022, driven by a powerhouse group of 7 trailblazing organizations, each a leader in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals in our region. We took on 3 challenges:

Thanks to the activation of this alliance, organizations that once operated in silos are now pooling their experiences and resources, amplifying their collective impact on a shared vision.

As the driving team, we’ve crafted a powerful, unified narrative within the "For a Social Contract for the 2030 Agenda in the Basque Country" Declaration. This narrative unites our collective effort to engage Basque citizens with the 2030 Agenda and sets the stage for bold new actions, all within a strategic framework, for their widespread adoption.

Currently, the organizations within the driving team are developing over 70 SDG-aligned projects, all mapped and categorized using our innovative 4+1 Framework, resulting in the Guneak 2030 Activity Portfolio. This innovation portfolio aims to: (1) assess our systemic impact as the 2030 Alliance, (2) pinpoint strengths and areas for growth, (3) craft new collaborative strategies that enhance our competitiveness, and (4) identify and engage future key players.

From this mapping and opportunity analysis, the first lines of action and collaborative projects have come to life. One standout initiative is the "Guide to Implementing the 2030 Agenda in Companies and Organizations", offering all types of entities a cutting-edge tool to seamlessly embed SDG commitment into their day-to-day operations.