The high-impact initiatives under discussion are based on specific areas where it is possible to accelerate the pace towards the Sustainable Development Goals, assured Guterres.
The so-called SDG Acceleration Day promotes effective initiatives by the United Nations. (Photo: PL)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called this Sunday to accelerate change towards the 2030 Agenda as he opened the second day of the SDGs Action Weekend.
“This is the moment of transformation, with all hands on deck, let’s get the Sustainable Development Goals back on track,” the UN chief urged at the event bringing together civil society and private sector representatives in plenary. young scientists and representatives of local and regional authorities.
The so-called SDG Acceleration Day promotes effective initiatives by the United Nations to promote these goals.
“At the moment we are losing the battle, so acceleration is the general theme of today’s meetings,” emphasized Guterres.
He added that the high-impact initiatives under discussion are based on specific areas where it is possible to accelerate the pace towards the 2030 Agenda.
The Secretary General’s topics included strengthening the energy, food and education systems, social security and employment, and redesigning food systems.
Others advocate protecting biodiversity, ending violence against women and promoting digital transformation for development as well as trade and strengthening public services.
These are areas, he emphasized, “in which we can support those countries that are committed to the progress of their people despite global obstacles.”
