Held on June 7, 2025, in São Paulo as part of the Virada ODS / SDG Festival, the I National Meeting of Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families marked the expansion of the ICSF Network in Brazil. The event brought together around 80 participants, including municipal secretaries, technical teams, and experts, to discuss family-centered urban solutions. Organized by São Paulo City Hall in partnership with the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD) and Family Talks, the meeting promoted dialogue on housing, food security, and positive parenting, strengthening intersectoral collaboration and political commitment to the Venice Declaration and the 2030 Agenda.
I National Meeting of Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families (ICSF)
Official Name of Signatory
Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo), Brazil
Delegation
Brazil
Website of the Signatory
Name of the person presenting the Good Practice
Bernardo Augusto Santos de Faria
Position/Job Title of person presenting the Good Practice
Advisor for Multilateral Affairs and City Networks, Municipal Secretariat for International Relations
Aim of the Good Practice
To strengthen the ICSF Network in Brazil by promoting collaboration among local governments, academia, and civil society, mobilizing political and technical leadership around public policies that place families at the center of sustainable urban development.
Target Group of the Good Practice
Local governments, public managers, civil society organizations, and technical teams engaged in housing, social inclusion, food security, and child and family welfare policies.
Annual Monitoring Report
2025
Implementation period
2025
Consistency over time
The initiative is designed to become an annual national meeting, reinforcing the ICSF Network in Brazil and fostering ongoing policy exchange and monitoring of commitments to the Venice Declaration.
Evaluation of the Good Practice
The event achieved significant results, including the engagement of 17 Brazilian cities, increased visibility of the Venice Declaration, and strengthened integration between local governments and the 2030 Agenda. The meeting format, combining policy dialogue and technical workshops, proved effective in generating actionable recommendations and collective learning among cities.
Key stakeholders and partnerships
International Federation for Family Development (IFFD); Family Talks
Link for more information
Future Goal 1
Expand the ICSF Network to include new municipalities across Brazil, promoting the adoption of family-centered policies aligned with the Venice Declaration.