This Monday marks the start of the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, a series of ministerial meetings that will last until Wednesday 19 July and will take place under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
The programme, entitled “Accelerating the recovery from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and fully implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels”, includes thematic reviews of Sustainable Development Goals 6 (clean water and sanitation) and 7 (affordable and clean energy). , 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and 17 (partnerships to achieve the goals).
The sessions address the specific challenges faced by different countries. Additionally, attendees will explore the regional and local dimensions of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our discussions will be informed by the perspectives of the regions through the messages of the six regional forums on sustainable development. Regional forums remain indispensable platforms for Assess progress and share knowledge, best practices and policy solutions support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in line with regional priorities and specificities,” stated the President of ECOSOC during the opening session.
Lachezara Stoeva also noted that special efforts were made this year Include the voices of young people in the deliberations. “We need your wisdom, energy and commitment to meet the challenges ahead,” he added.
Setting the world on track to achieve the goals
ECOSOC warned that progress on most Sustainable Development Goals is not on track. The international situation has changed a lot since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in 2015 and since the theme of the forum was set in 2020.
Today the world is at the door severe financial, energy, food and humanitarian crises The triggers are geopolitical tensions.
These crises reinforce survival effects of the pandemic of COVID-19 and the extended climate emergencyagainst the background of the deteriorating macroeconomic situation in many countries.
The forum is an opportunity to do that comprehensively assess the impact of these crises in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Participants will discuss the necessary measures and changes to deal with crises, catch up and move the world to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
ECOSOC noted that discussions are guided by a firm commitment to making the 2030 Agenda a reality and to strengthening international solidarity.
On the way to the Agenda Summit 2030
The year 2023 marks the halfway point in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. In this context, the Political Forum in July and the conclusions will make a decisive contribution Preparation of the summit meeting on the goals is scheduled to take place in September during the United Nations General Assembly.