Sustainable Development Goals
Coverage of Sustainable Development Goals in the Nexus archive.
- Africa: 'Shared Blueprint for Peace' - Development Goals Deliver for Billions, but Challenges Remain
A UN report highlights that sustained investment and international cooperation have improved billions of lives toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but warns urgent action is needed to meet the 2030 deadline. Challenges remain despite progress.
- Missing the mark
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to the SDGs through a meeting between First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari and the UN country team, but remains off-track on key goals like polio eradication, child nutrition, and healthcare access despite international cooperation. The article highlights governance failures, inconsistent implementation, and urgent needs in public health, education, and climate resilience.
- China ‘on track to surpass United States’ in global goals for human, planet health: UN
A United Nations report indicates China is on track to surpass the United States in efforts to eradicate poverty and protect the planet, as part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals aimed at ending poverty and ensuring global prosperity by 2030.
- Aseefa Bhutto vows closer cooperation with UN on SDGs
Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari met with the UN Resident Coordinator and UN agencies in Pakistan to commit to closer cooperation on development, climate resilience, and health initiatives. The discussion highlighted efforts to strengthen public health, polio eradication, maternal and child nutrition, and the use of AI for outreach.
- ‘Biotechnology plays a vital role in human well-being, sustainable development’
Biotechnology is highlighted as crucial for human well-being and sustainable development. The article emphasizes that restoring and conserving plant and animal resources is essential for achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.