More action needed to achieve SDGs

Barbados must accelerate its efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015.

Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment Chad Blackman shared this view as he delivered the opening remarks at the Validation Workshop of the Baseline Study United Nations Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund Joint Programme at the Sagicor Cave Hill School on Friday.

The Sustainable Development Goals aimed at building peace and prosperity for people and the planet include no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well being, quality water, sustainable cities and communities and climate action.
Minister Blackman noted that though much work has been done over the past few years, stakeholders at the national and private sector level need to redouble their efforts.

“The government reaffirms and is fully committed to realising the promise and aspirations posed by the 2030 agenda. However the reality remains that although improvements have been made in a number of areas, substantial action must be taken in order to reach the targets set by that agenda,” he said. (SB)