World getting a ‘failing grade’ on Global Goals report card

With just six years remaining to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global progress is alarmingly insufficient, with a mere 17 per cent of the targets currently on track, according to a new UN report released on Friday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/06/1151606
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World getting a ‘failing grade’ on Global Goals report card
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Sustainable development: ‘Be leaders and inspire’ UN deputy chief urges, as 2030 deadline nears

Sustainable development: ‘Be leaders and inspire’ UN deputy chief urges, as 2030 deadline nears

14 Jul 2024

With only 17 per cent of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on track and just six more years until the 2030 deadline, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for a new era of inspiring leadership, ahead of a special event on Monday to galvanize action.

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Asia-Pacific falling behind on sustainable development and climate targets

Asia-Pacific falling behind on sustainable development and climate targets

17 Feb 2025

The Asia-Pacific region is significantly off track in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with most targets either stalled or off pace – despite ongoing efforts, according to a new UN report.

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‘Robust progress’ towards SDGs in Thailand: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

‘Robust progress’ towards SDGs in Thailand: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

13 Sep 2023

Thailand has made what has been described as “robust progress” towards meeting the targets of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but a “whole of society approach” is needed to maintain momentum according to the UN Resident Coordinator in the country.