Achieving Sustainable Development through a Cohesive Approach

About: It was the unique vision, experience, and wisdom of the great leader, H.E. SG Ban Ki-moon which inspired the formulation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The fundamental goal behind the SDGs is the need to further mainstream sustainable development at all levels, integrating economic, social, and environmental aspects and recognizing their interlinkages, so as to achieve sustainable development in all its dimensions. As the first step towards achieving the mainstreaming of the SDGs, I believe that we need to create awareness about sustainable development and build a foundation for deeper understanding and informed action.  The 2030 agenda for mainstreaming the SDGs demands reaffirmed commitment led by communities, globally. Achieving the SDGs requires mainstream planning and action as a necessary prerequisite to a sustainable future for all. We have less than a decade to achieve the SDGs. Yet we do have the wherewithal and capacity to achieve what we have set out to achieve on a sustainable pathway.  It will take urgent, collaborative action of all stakeholders.  This, I believe, was the vision SG Ban Ki-moon had at the time he envisioned the SDGs. While achieving the SDGs will be the greatest tribute to H.E. SG Ban Ki-moon, what is important to remember is that it is our success in their attainment that is essential to keep the legacy of humanity alive. Read more>>>