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More than 150 world leaders are expected to attend and officially adopt a historic new agenda, entitled “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” at a three-day summit that begins Friday, 25 September.
Agreed by the 193 Member States of the United Nations, the new agenda consists of a Declaration, 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets. It calls for action by all countries for all people over the next 15 years in five areas of critical importance: people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership.
Its adoption on Friday will be preceded by an address to the General Assembly by Pope Francis.
Performances are also expected by international pop stars and Goodwill Ambassadors Shakira and Angélique Kidjo. Malala Yousafzai will then share a message alongside 193 young people representatives from all UN Member States.
During the Summit, there will be six interactive dialogues around the following themes:
- Ending poverty and hunger
- Tackling inequalities, empowering women and girls and leaving no one behind
- Fostering sustainable economic growth, transformation and promoting sustainable consumption and production
- Protecting our planet and combatting climate change
- Building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions to achieve sustainable development
- Delivering on a revitalized Global Partnership
Learn more about the Sustainable Development Summit.
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