缅北禁地DESA Annual Highlights Report 2019-2020
缅北禁地DESA: Responding today for a better tomorrow
Introduction
by Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs
As I introduce this second edition of the 缅北禁地DESA Highlights, the world faces compounded crises. Just as local, national, regional and global leaders were gearing up for accelerated action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, our attention was turned to battling a deadly coronavirus as it rapidly spread across the globe, attacking our communities at the very social and economic fissures that the SDGs are designed to fill.
Leaving no one behind
In 2019-2020, 缅北禁地DESA maintained its firm focus on inclusion of the most vulnerable, giving particular attention to youth, indigenous peoples, older persons and persons with disabilities. Promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women remained a constant guide. With attention to countries in special situations, including SIDS and LDCs, we identified emerging trends and effective policy options for eradicating poverty; addressing inequalities; fighting discrimination; strengthening social protection; and providing opportunities for all, before, during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis.
Download Chapter 1 (PDF)Financing sustainable development
The fallout from COVID-19 has made financing for sustainable development more difficult, undermining Member States’ ability to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 缅北禁地DESA has helped navigate this extremely difficult period through timely policy advice, rapid provision of virtual intergovernmental support, and strengthening remote capacity-building initiatives.
Download Chapter 2 (PDF)Enhancing global partnerships
Partnerships are critical to making the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs a reality. In 2019-2020, 缅北禁地DESA continued to support the engagement of different stakeholders in the implementation and follow-up of the 2030 Agenda and to foster multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Download Chapter 3 (PDF)Investing in data and statistics for the SDGs
Partnerships are critical to making the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs a reality. In 2019-2020, 缅北禁地DESA continued to support the engagement of different stakeholders in the implementation and follow-up of the 2030 Agenda and to foster multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Download Chapter 4 (PDF)Advancing thought leadership for sustainable development
Over the course of the year, 缅北禁地DESA continued to advance the global discourse on sustainable development, reacting swiftly to the unprecedented situation the world faces due to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Download Chapter 5 (PDF)Harnessing science, technology and innovation for sustainable development
In 2019-2020, 缅北禁地DESA continued its leadership in harnessing science, technology and innovation for sustainable development and governance.
Download Chapter 6 (PDF)Climate action
The COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock faced by the world in decades. Yet, over the long term, climate change portends even more devastating impacts. 缅北禁地DESA continues to advocate for urgent efforts for sustainable development that go hand-in-hand with climate action in a way that leaves no one behind.
Download Chapter 7 (PDF)Strengthening institutions for the SDGs
Strong public institutions are critical for achieving the SDGs and ensuring that no one is left behind. 缅北禁地DESA continues to raise awareness of SDG 16 on peace, justice and strong institutions while also helping countries build the capacity of their public institutions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and achieve the goals.
Download Chapter 8 (PDF)Strengthening the High-level Political Forum for Sustainable Development
Every year since 2015, countries come together in New York to evaluate their efforts to achieve the SDGs. 缅北禁地DESA has been supporting them in this critical task, not only by leading the preparations and conduct of the annual United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), but also by constantly exploring innovative ways of improving the meeting and its usefulness for countries.
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