However, he noted, there is hope, as long as actions are taken on five priorities to accelerate the achievement of these goals, which range from economic recovery after the pandemic to accelerating investments to reduce climate change.
The statements of the senior official were made at the 5th meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Forum on Sustainable Development, held annually by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, which is held from Monday to Friday tomorrow. Meet in Costa Rica.
Mohamed noted that Latin America faces significant structural challenges: high inequalities, low productivity, a high level of indebtedness, unemployment and high informality, which are deepening with severe consequences for women, youth and the most vulnerable populations on the continent.
Among the sectors most affected, indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and refugees also affected by the strong effects of climate change in the region are mentioned.
We need to accelerate progress and get back on track, he said, proposing greater resilience against the Covid-19 pandemic, accelerating investments in protecting people and ecosystems on the front lines of the climate crisis, and promoting equitable transitions in digital connectivity, energy and food systems.
Adding to those measures is reinventing the future of education after recovering from massive learning losses due to Covid-19, and accelerating gender equality and economic transformation.
More than 1,200 people participate in this regional forum, including the highest authorities, representatives of governments, the United Nations system, international institutions, the private sector, academia and civil society, to review the progress and challenges of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the region.
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