Search Results  for : "SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS"

Experts gathered at the International Monetary Fund today for a discussion titled “Sustainable Development Goals: Making It Happen.” IMF

In a message marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, UN chief António Guterres said, “ending extreme poverty is at the heart of the world’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and build a sustainable future for all.” UNIFEED

The IMF is warning that a ‘synchronized downturn’ in global growth may mean countries need to be prepared for coordinated action, the Fund’s Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department, Vitor Gaspar said at the launch of the Fiscal Monitor report in Washington. IMF

The Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance (GISD), a unique alliance of 30 CEOs convened by the Secretary-General as part of his Strategy for Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, was launched at UN Headquarters. UNIFEED

At the global World Food Day ceremony on Wednesday (16 Oct) speakers called for bolder and faster action across sectors to make healthy and sustainable diets available and affordable for all. FAO

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) ambassador Kim Song said, “the UN Security Council entrusted with an important mission to ensure world peace and security has been reduced into an instrument for the strategic interest of a specific country in total disregard of the international justice, thus pursuing sanctions and pressure and even the regime change against selective countries.” UNIFEED

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis asked delegates, “When one storm can obliterate an island-state or a number of states in one hurricane season: how will we survive, how can we develop, how can we continue to exist?” UNIFEED

Financing for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) took centre stage at the United Nations as leaders met to discuss how to align and mobilize resources to rise to the challenge. UNIFEED

At the opening of the first-ever Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit at United Nations Headquarters, Secretary-General António Guterres said “the good news is that the 2030 Agenda is coming to life,” but also stressed that “we are far from where we need to be.” UNIFEED

Secretary-General António Guterres sat down with newly appointed Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming to discuss the issues that will be at the forefront during next week high-level events at United Nations Headquarters in New York. UNIFEED