Addressing ministers at the UN headquarters in New York, he Called to an urgent action to save the train Sustainable development objectives (ODD) In the midst of war, inequalities and budgetary tension.
“” The transformation is not only necessary – it is possible“, He said, stressing the historical commitments adopted in recent months: The pandemic agreement At World Health Assembly In Geneva, committed to extend the protected marine areas at the third Ocean conference in Nice, and the New vision for global finance Agreed in Seville at the fourth international conference for development funding.
“” These are not isolated victories, these are signs of momentum and signs that multilateralism can provide.“”
The remarks opened the ministerial segment of High -level Politics Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the UN central platform to examine the 2030 agenda and its 17 ODDs.
Back on the right track
Mr. Guterres warned that the world remains far from the track to achieve the 2030 goals.
“Only 35% of the ODD objectives are on the right track or make moderate progress. Almost half move too slowly. And 18% are retreating, “he said.
He urged governments to act with urgency and ambition.
“” Sustainable development objectives are not a dream. They are a plan – a plan to keep our promises to the most vulnerable people, to each other and to future generations.“”
Citing earnings since 2015, including extended social protection, a decrease in child marriage and an increasing representation of women, he said that the SDGs remained “at hand” if world leaders channel resources and political will.
The secretary general also linked development and peace, noting violence continues in Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar, Ukraine and elsewhere.
“” At each stage, we know that sustainable peace requires sustainable development“, He said, calling for immediate ceases and a renewal of commitment to diplomacy.
The president of Ecosoc, Bob Rae, addresses the ministerial segment of HLPF.
Double multilateralism
Bob Rae, president of the Economic and social councilechoed the secretary general’s call, warning that global disturbance – from climate change to economic disarray – requires deeper solidarity.
“” ODDs are not optional ideals, but rather essential commitments“He said.
“” It’s not time for us to abandon our ideals … now is the time to double our multilateral obligations with each other. “”
Rae warned that the narrowing of national budgets and increasing nationalist policy undergoes progress, but insisted that “multilateralism offers real and tangible advantages for people at all levels of society”.
He called for closer partnerships with civil society, local governments and the private sector, stressing that the SDGs must be “integrated into the budgets and policies of the world, not as in disagreement, but as the heart of the way governments should serve their people”.
Ambition and correspondence delivery
Philled Yang, President of the General Assemblyunderlined the alignment of political commitments to concrete action.
He praised the Seville compromiso And last year Pact for the futurewhich aim to reform global financial systems, increase climate financing and strengthen international tax cooperation.
“” The gap between ambition and delivery can only be closed by solidarity, resources and political will“He said.
“Deadlines for the 2030 Agenda are approaching quickly,” he warned. “Whether we like it or not. And while progress is lagging behind, we have the tools and the ambition to deliver. ”
Responsibility and partnership
HLPF, established at the benchmark Rio + 20 non -conference on sustainable development In 2012, was the main platform of the United Nations to monitor the progress of the SDGs, including through voluntary national journals (VNR).
This year’s forum, summoned under the auspices of the Ecosoc, takes place until July 23 by emphasizing five objectives: health, gender equality, decent work, life below water and global partnerships.
More than 150 countries have presented the VNRs – with 36 reports this year – with national efforts and challenges in the implementation of the 2030 program.
Mr. Guterres praised magazines as “acts of responsibility” and “models for other countries to follow and learn”.
With only five years to achieve global goals, he urged ministers to “Transform these sparks of transformation into a fire of progress – for all countries.“”
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