World leaders reaffirm commitment to SDGs
World leaders on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the SDG summit, which is being held on the sidelines of this year's general debate of the General Assembly.
In a political declaration adopted at the summit, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to "effectively implement the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs and uphold all principles enshrined in it."
"The 2030 Agenda remains our overarching roadmap for achieving sustainable development and overcoming the multiple crises we face. We will act with urgency to realise its vision as a plan of action for people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership, leaving no one behind," reads the declaration.
The leaders emphasised that poverty eradication is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development.
Weakened solidarity
The leaders recognised that the achievement of the SDGs is in peril.
"At the midpoint of the 2030 Agenda, we are alarmed that the progress on most of the SDGs is either moving much too slowly or has regressed below the 2015 baseline. Our world is currently facing numerous crises. Years of sustainable development gains are being reversed. Millions of people have fallen into poverty, hunger and malnutrition are becoming more prevalent, humanitarian needs are rising, and the impacts of climate change are more pronounced. This has led to increased inequality exacerbated by weakened international solidarity and a shortfall of trust to jointly overcome these crises," reads the declaration.
Inclusive world
The leaders committed themselves to "bold, ambitious, accelerated, just and transformative actions, anchored in international solidarity and effective cooperation at all levels" and promised to promote "a systemic shift toward a more inclusive, just, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world for people and planet, for present and future generations."
They recognised the special challenges facing all developing countries in pursuing sustainable development, in particular African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries, and small island developing states, as well as the specific challenges facing middle-income countries and countries in conflict and post-conflict situations.
The leaders expressed their determination, between now and 2030, to end poverty and hunger everywhere; to combat inequalities within and among countries; to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies; to respect, protect and fulfil human rights; to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls; and to ensure the lasting protection of the planet and its natural resources.
In a political declaration adopted at the summit, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to "effectively implement the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs and uphold all principles enshrined in it."
"The 2030 Agenda remains our overarching roadmap for achieving sustainable development and overcoming the multiple crises we face. We will act with urgency to realise its vision as a plan of action for people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership, leaving no one behind," reads the declaration.
The leaders emphasised that poverty eradication is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development.
Weakened solidarity
The leaders recognised that the achievement of the SDGs is in peril.
"At the midpoint of the 2030 Agenda, we are alarmed that the progress on most of the SDGs is either moving much too slowly or has regressed below the 2015 baseline. Our world is currently facing numerous crises. Years of sustainable development gains are being reversed. Millions of people have fallen into poverty, hunger and malnutrition are becoming more prevalent, humanitarian needs are rising, and the impacts of climate change are more pronounced. This has led to increased inequality exacerbated by weakened international solidarity and a shortfall of trust to jointly overcome these crises," reads the declaration.
Inclusive world
The leaders committed themselves to "bold, ambitious, accelerated, just and transformative actions, anchored in international solidarity and effective cooperation at all levels" and promised to promote "a systemic shift toward a more inclusive, just, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world for people and planet, for present and future generations."
They recognised the special challenges facing all developing countries in pursuing sustainable development, in particular African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries, and small island developing states, as well as the specific challenges facing middle-income countries and countries in conflict and post-conflict situations.
The leaders expressed their determination, between now and 2030, to end poverty and hunger everywhere; to combat inequalities within and among countries; to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies; to respect, protect and fulfil human rights; to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls; and to ensure the lasting protection of the planet and its natural resources.
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