The Fiji TimesPacific to overlook SDGs goal
It’s extremely unlikely the Pacific will obtain even 20 per cent of the Sustainable Growth Targets (SDGs) by 2030.
This was one of many findings of the Second Quadrennial Pacific Sustainable Growth Report 2022 launched by the Pacific Islands Discussion board (PIF) in Suva final week.
Based on the report, all international locations had integrated the SDGs into nationwide insurance policies and techniques, nonetheless, not one of the 21 targets anticipated to be achieved by 2020 had been achieved.
“That is worrisome on condition that our sustainability requires the restoration of social, financial and environmental stability, by investing in clear equitable progress by political frameworks and settlements that foster peace and partnership,” mentioned PIF performing secretary common Dr Filimon Manoni.
He mentioned the report lined key sustainable growth dimensions of individuals, planet and prosperity. The launch additionally coincided with the 16 Days of Activism towards Gender-Primarily based Violence this 12 months.
Dr Manoni mentioned it was essential for the secretariat to proceed to watch the 16 days marketing campaign.
“This isn’t solely as a part of the work that PIF engages in but in addition to create visibility on the problems of gender-based violence and human rights, and importantly to make sure that our workers are conscious of those points and supported.”
Dr Manoni additionally mentioned the report exhibited various points, together with the influence of gender-based violence on not simply girls but in addition on our communities and actions from across the area to forestall violence and assist survivors.
“In working in direction of assembly the 2030 agenda and realising our Pacific leaders’ ambitions for 2050, we should proceed to advocate for and realise a simply, protected and safe setting for our individuals.”
A few of the details highlighted within the report included weakening conventional techniques and a scarcity of social safety mechanisms, restricted progress on NCDs (non-communicable illnesses), unacceptable ranges of violence towards girls and ladies and the necessity to enhance entry to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services.
