Urban Observatory of Serres - MUNICIPALITY OF SERRES

Section

ENVIRONMENT

TOPIC

SUBMITTED FROM

MUNICIPALITY OF SERRES

Initiative

Urban Observatory of Serres

Objective Action

Conservation and protection of the environment and promotion of resources efficiency

Target Audience

Population of the Municipality of Serres, Public Administration

Duration

01/12/2020 – 01/12/2021

Description

The Urban Observatory is part of the Sustainable Development Strategy of the Municipality of Serres and refers to the development of a holistic set of data collection, monitoring and evaluation of the sustainable development indicators regarding urban, economic, social, demographic and environmental data that follows the principles set out in ISO 37120:2018 standard “Sustainable cities and communities — Indicators for city services and quality of life”. Through the development of the Urban Observatory, the Municipality of Serres pursues the sustainable development goals and builds on resilience, responsible use of resources, social cohesion and prosperity.

Working with Organization

Upon completion, the Municipality of Serres will cooperate with the International Hellenic University and the Prefecture of Central Macedonia (i.e. Sustainable Urban Development Observatory, Urban Resilience Observatory of Thessaloniki, Observatory for Social Integration) for the transferring of knowledge, data and methodology.

Workers Participation

Municipal personnel

Initiative Location

Municipality of Serres

Impact on Society

Locals and visitors will have access to information through digital technology and the quality of life will be improved.

Benefits for Οrganization

Improvement in the designing of environmental policies and projects. Enhancement of Public Administration ability to develop innovative services of added value. Creation of indicators for the monitoring of the public sector performance. Use of an open platform.