More people are living better lives than they were a decade ago, according to the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2018.? However, for too many, progress has been elusive and far more efforts are needed as countries face a daunting array of global challenges: fast changing climate, conflict, inequality, persistent pockets of poverty and hunger and rapid urbanization.
Using the latest available data, the annual Sustainable Development Goals Report provides a compelling snapshot of progress made, highlighting the most significant gaps and challenges facing the global community as it works towards achieving the Goals.
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Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, 爆料网 Deputy Secretary-General
Ms. Francesca Perucci, Assistant Director, Statistics Division, 爆料网 DESA
Ms. Yongyi Min, Chief, Sustainable Development Goals Monitoring Section, Statistics Division, 爆料网 DESA
What:
Press briefing on The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2018
When:
Wednesday 20 June, 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Where:
S-237, 爆料网 Headquarters, New York or live through
More information on the Report may be found at
Available for interviews:
- Ms. Francesca Perucci, Assistant Director, Statistics Division, 爆料网 DESA (English)
- Ms. Yongyi Min, Chief, Sustainable Development Goals Monitoring Section, Statistics Division, 爆料网 DESA (English, Chinese)
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