All eyes on Namibia at UN summit

The Summit of the Future, scheduled to start in New York City today, is expected to bring together global leaders with the aim of devising strategies on how to accelerate progress towards existing international commitments, while also addressing emerging global challenges. This summit, to be held under the theme 'Multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow', will be co-hosted by President Nangolo Mbumba and the chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz.Through the Pact for the Future, it will provide a platform to chart a path for a more responsive and effective United Nations (UN) in addressing today's global challenges.According to the permanent representative of Namibia to the UN, Neville Gertze, the summit will allow world leaders to come together and reaffirm their commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. “With a focus on strengthening multilateralism, the summit seeks to enhance cooperation between nations and tackle critical issues such as climate change, technological advancement and socioeconomic inequalities," he said.True measure of successSpeaking from New York yesterday, Mbumba said the future will not and cannot rest solely on well-crafted documents, adding that the true measure of success is the effective implementation of the Pact for the Future.He highlighted that African countries have a young population and the active participation of the youth should therefore be at the top of global priorities. “It is through the voices of community organisations, grassroots movements and individuals, which are often led by young people, that we are reminded of the needs and aspirations of the people we serve. Your role is critical, as active partners in shaping our international institutions,” he said. He also highlighted that this summit must have an outcome that is a bold step forward, charting a path for a more just, sustainable and inclusive world and calling for urgent action on climate change. Peace and securityMbumba added that Namibia, like many other nations, is already feeling the effects of a warming planet, with farmers suffering under severe droughts and Namibian ecosystems under threat, while coastal communities are at risk from rising sea levels. “The Pact recognises the need for global peace and security. Peace is not just the absence of war, it is the presence of justice, equality and human rights. The Pact for the Future highlights the transformative power of technology. In a world where technological innovation is advancing at an unprecedented rate, we must ensure that these advancements do not widen the gap between the rich and the poor, between those with access and those without. It is therefore incumbent upon us to amplify the voices of the marginalised and push for ambitious action in the critical areas of climate change, human rights and equitable development,” he said.

All eyes on Namibia at UN summit

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