ESDN Countries Profiles draw on regular updates from the ESDN National Focal Points – ministry representatives responsible for sustainable development – and ESDN members of the respective country.  Other sources include ESDN reports, related research, and country-specific websites on sustainable development strategies.

The tool links to the country's sustainable development strategy and updates, the lead ministry in the strategy process, the strategy document, objectives listed in the strategy, and further information about the strategy process.  It includes a status report on Agenda 2030 implementation.

It aims to provide a brief overview of selected sustainable development strategy features for 33 participating European countries.