The result confirms a positive evolution trajectory, with Valongo moving from 53.5 points in 2020 to 66.4 in 2026, showing an improvement of 12.9 points.
The positive evolution is transversal across the five major areas of the 2030 Agenda: People (from 58.9 to 65.4 points), Prosperity (from 55.2 to 63.7), Planet (from 58.3 to 68.7), Peace (from 57.2 to 78.3), and Partnerships (from 44.7 to 61.4). In the GESA dimension analysis, the Municipality stands out in the Social (71.1), Governance (63.1), Environment (61.0), and Economy (58.5) dimensions.
Among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SDG 15, Protect Terrestrial Life, is the most prominent, with Valongo achieving 96.8 points compared to 59.5 points nationally. High scores were also recorded for SDG 3, Quality Health (84.9), SDG 4, Quality Education (78.8), SDG 6, Clean Water and Sanitation (78.5), SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (78.3), SDG 7, Affordable and Clean Energy (77.2), and SDG 10, Reduced Inequalities (76.1).
The report also identifies areas needing acceleration, such as SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities (41.2 points), with challenges related to housing accessibility, urban regeneration, waste management, sustainable mobility, and urban green spaces. SDGs 1, No Poverty (49.2), SDG 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth (54.4), and SDG 14, Life Below Water (46.7) also present significant room for progress.
The ISM, developed by CESOP - Center for Studies and Opinion Polls of the Portuguese Catholic University, integrates 169 indicators and 75 targets of the 17 SDGs, serving as a monitoring tool and support for identifying priority areas for municipal intervention. The 2026 results show a globally positive evolution for Valongo, but also highlight the importance of continued work to reduce performance gaps between the various SDGs.
