SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: Contributions of Canadian Law, Policy and Governance
A Toolkit of Legal & Institutional Practices
The Sustainable Development Goal to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions (SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) represents an ambitious and important commitment to foster safe and inclusive societies that are grounded in just and accountable institutions. It is seen as a critical cross-cutting issue that fosters functional institutions which provide for peaceful societies that provide the cornerstone for success in all other facets of the SDGs. Notably, SDG 16 has equal relevance in developing and developed countries. At the same time, it aims to improve the global community and enhance the ability of jurisdictions to achieve their developmental priorities under the SDGs, requiring that significant attention be placed on operationalizing the central pillars of SDG 16.
This Toolkit focuses on SDG 16 and seeks to advance implementation by highlighting the range of legal measures which are already in practice in Canada.
Download here: SDG 16 Justice – Toolkit – Can and SDGs – 12.07.2020-4
