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19 July 2018

ECOSOC/6945

Speakers Welcome Reform Proposals of UN Development System, Urge Faster Realization of 2030 Agenda, as Economic and Social Council Concludes High-Level Segment

The Economic and Social Council concluded its high-level segment today, adopting a sweeping Ministerial Declaration approved a day earlier by the High‑Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

18 July 2018

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High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Overwhelmingly Adopts Ministerial Declaration by 164 Votes in Favour, 2 Against

Adopting its Ministerial Declaration by a vote of 164 in favour to 2 against (Israel, United States), with no abstentions, the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development reaffirmed today its commitment to effectively implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development for all people, everywhere.

18 July 2018

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Development More than Simple Conflict-Prevention Tool In Today’s Globalized World, Secretary-General Tells High-Level Political Forum

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the closing of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, held under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, in New York today:

17 July 2018

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Deputy Secretary-General, at SDG Business Forum Event, Stresses Duty of Corporate Leaders to Create Value Not Just in Next Quarter, But Also for Future Generations

Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Business Forum high‑level luncheon, in New York today:

17 July 2018

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Deputy Secretary-General, at SDG Business Forum, Urges Companies to Align with United Nations Values, Ten Principles of Global Compact

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Business Forum, in New York today:

17 July 2018

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Management of Growing Cities Will Have Great Impact on Change Envisioned in 2030 Agenda, Deputy Secretary-General Tells High-Level Political Forum Side Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the 2018 High-Level Political Forum side event, “The SDGs [Sustainable Development Goals] in Action: Working Together for Inclusive, Safe, Resilient and Sustainable Cities and Settlements”, in New York today:

17 July 2018

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Government Officials Highlight National Efforts to Make Cities Safe, Bring Potable Water, Modern Energy Services to All, as High-Level Political Forum Continues

Senior Government officials described national efforts to ensure access to drinking water, provide modern energy services and make cities safe for all, as the general debate of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development moved into its second day.

16 July 2018

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Without Appetite for Change, Deputy Secretary-General Says World Will Not Achieve 2030 Agenda, Calling for New Partnerships, Tools to Find Solutions

Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the launch of From Summits to Solutions: Innovations in Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, in New York today:

16 July 2018

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Sustainable Energy ‘Golden Thread’ Linking 2030 Agenda with Pledge to Leave No One Behind, Especially Rural Women, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Side Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the SE4ALL side event Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 — Leaving No One Behind, in New York today:

16 July 2018

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Deputy Secretary-General Hails Local, Regional Leadership on Front Lines of Sustainable Development, at New York Side Event

Following are UN Deputy Secretary‑General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, to Local2030 and the Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments, in New York today: