VNRs can serve as key drivers of Africa’s efforts to achieve SDGs following COVID-19 Listen to article
Brazzaville, Congo, March 2, 2021 (ECA) - The devastating effects of COVID-19 are being felt in all spheres of life, and in most cases, the pandemic has exacerbated poverty, hunger, violence against women, children and other vulnerable groups.
However, African countries can strategically use available tools to steer their countries out of the depressing ripples of the pandemic, and the global sustainable development goals Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) have been identified as efficient tools to help countries find ways out of the doldrums.
A panel discussion Tuesday at the ongoing Seventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) being held virtually, unanimously agreed that the VNRs can be useful in mapping out solutions and strategies to attaining the SDGs and Agenda 2063.
Brazzaville, Congo, March 4, 2021 (ECA) - The Seventh Session of the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) ended today with a call on African countries to pursue full representation of all citizens, including women, children, and the disabled, irrespective of background, belief or geographic location, in efforts to attain the sustainable development goals without leaving anyone behind.
During the four-day Forum, discussions showed that efforts by countries, including achievements made in achieving the SDGs and Agenda 2063, have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, setting back strides in addressing the continent s development needs.
The Forum, hosted by the Government of Congo Brazzaville and held virtually, also called on governments to ensure peace and human security, remove restrictions on spaces for activists and journalists and work to avoid election violence.
Brazzaville, Congo, March 2, 2021 (ECA) - The devastating effects of COVID-19 are being felt in all spheres of life, and in most cases, the pandemic has exacerbated poverty, hunger, violence against women, children and other vulnerable groups.
However, African countries can strategically use available tools to steer their countries out of the depressing ripples of the pandemic, and the global sustainable development goals Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) have been identified as efficient tools to help countries find ways out of the doldrums.
A panel discussion Tuesday at the ongoing Seventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) being held virtually, unanimously agreed that the VNRs can be useful in mapping out solutions and strategies to attaining the SDGs and Agenda 2063.
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Statement by His Excellency Munir Akram, President of ECOSOC at the Virtual Opening Plenary of the Fifth Session of UN Environment Assembly
Islamabad, February 24, 2021 (PPI-OT): It is a privilege to speak at this Opening of the Fifth Session of the Environment Assembly. It was a hospitable and bio-diverse planet which accommodated the emergence and evolution of the human species – providing nutrition, food, clean air, fresh water, rich oceans, natural medicines and bountiful raw materials. It allowed humankind to survive, grow, prosper and build great civilizations, says a press release received here today from New York. Our great prophets and holy books prescribed not only respect for each other, but also for Nature and its bounties. Unfortunately, in the industrial era we have severely abused nature. I
Simone Galimberti is Co-Founder of ENGAGE, a not-for-profit NGO in Nepal. He writes on volunteerism, social inclusion, youth development and regional integration as an engine to improve people’s lives.
A former United Nations staff member, a UN volunteer in New York city, shows medical supplies that were donated to fight COVID-19. Credit: United Nations/Robert Macpherson
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