The session will then continue with an in-depth discussion on how to systematically support countries facing high borrowing costs and high debt service burdens.
The world is falling short on its sustainable development goals, with extreme poverty and economic instability persisting in vulnerable nations. Global challenges like climate change, disaster losses, and debt burdens are stalling progress, while developing countries face a $4 trillion SDG investment gap.
The SDG Stimulus, which aims to mobilize $500 billion annually for sustainable development, will be a central focus, alongside discussions on easing debt burdens and enhancing access to affordable finance.
The goal is clear: to build momentum, mobilize resources, and create an international financial system that supports the urgent needs of developing countries, ensuring a path to sustainable development by 2030.
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This September, the United Nations will host the Summit of the Future, a key moment to strengthen global cooperation and multilateralism for the challenges ahead. Running alongside this milestone moment during the High-Level Week of the 79th UN General Assembly, the SDG Lounge at UN Headquarters will be a vibrant space for #GrowingSolutions to accelerate action toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Convened by the United Nations Deputy Secretary General and hosted by the UN Office for Partnerships, from 20 – 26 September, the SDG Lounge will feature unscripted dialogues, deep dives into vital issues and host interactive experiences—all designed to keep the promise of the SDGs today, tomorrow and for future generations to come.