Environmental issues and sustainable development

In Ukraine, attacks today and over the weekend continue to impact civilians in front-line areas. Authorities reported that, on 13 July, an attack on a railway in the Kharkiv region of eastern Ukraine caused nearly 30 civilian casualties, including children.

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s opening remarks for the high-level political forum special event, in New York today:

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, at the opening of the ministerial segment of the High-Level Political Forum convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, in New York today:

Beginning its second week of meetings, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development began its three-day ministerial segment today.

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s closing remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the occasion of the High-Level Political Forum special event “Keeping the SDG Promise: Pathways for Acceleration”, in New York today:

The Secretary-General said today that 195 United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) staff members have been killed, the highest staff death toll in UN history. UNRWA’s $1.2 billion appeal to cover critical humanitarian needs until year’s end is less than 20 per cent funded.

Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message for the opening segment of the high-level political forum side event titled “Investment in the Future: School Meals for Sustainable Development”, in New York today:

Wrapping up its first week of meetings, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development today held an interactive panel discussion on “Perspectives from major groups and other stakeholders: Partnerships for transformative and urgent actions”.

On the fourth day of meetings, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development heard the introduction of the report on the 10-year framework of programme on sustainable consumption and production patterns.

The UN, along with humanitarian aid partners, last night launched a response plan calling for $9 million to support 43,000 people impacted by Hurricane Beryl in Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Immediate action is crucial, particularly in light of what is expected to be a very intense hurricane season.