The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals have a deadline approaching for everything from internet access to clean water
Many international development officials wear a rainbow crescent in their lapels as a symbol of their dedication to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Although it is acknowledged that the goals are not being met, there is a shared resolve to pick up the pieces and finish the cycle in the ensuing six years.
This autumn, world leaders will gather in New York to create a "Pact for the Future," which will cover issues related to youth, science and technology, development, peace and security, and global governance. This agreement, according to the UN, is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to show off international cooperation.
The UN highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive initiative to fulfill the SDGs, given the current difficult situation, while ...