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Al Etihad
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE launches global youth dialogue to shape future of sustainable development beyond 2030
5 Aug 2025 09:26 NEW YORK (WAM)As part of the UAE delegation's participation in the United Nations Sustainable Development Forum 2025, organised by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the General Secretariat of the National Committee for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hosted a dedicated youth session titled 'Voices for 2045: Youth Shaping the Future'.Held at the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations, the session brought together youth leaders and global change-makers, including members of the UN General Assembly's Major Group for Children and session engaged young participants in envisioning the world beyond 2030, and empowered them to shape the future of sustainable development. It fostered dialogue on youth aspirations and on the Extended Sustainable Development Goals (XDGs 2045), a global vision for inclusive growth introduced by the Secretariat of the National Committee on SDGs at the 2023 World Governments platform enabled youth changemakers to share experiences, connect with peers, and exchange ideas for a more inclusive and resilient Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange and Chair of the National Committee for Sustainable Development Goals, stated, 'The UAE firmly believes that youth are not merely beneficiaries of development pathways but essential partners in shaping and leading the future."He emphasised that the session reflects this philosophy by giving youth a transparent and effective platform to express their visions and added, 'Shaping the vision of the post-2030 sustainable development agenda requires open dialogue, collective participation, and bold ideas that keep pace with global changes. It is not enough to listen to youth as inspirational voices; their vision must be treated as essential inputs in policy-making and prioritisation.'Forty participants from the UN Major Group for Children and Youth contributed diverse perspectives on the ambitious XDGs 2045 vision. Discussions focused on three core themes – empathy, passion, and action – underscoring the role of youth in building a better responded to three key questions via an online survey, offering insights on their motivations, desired transformative changes, challenges faced, and proposed solutions to enhance youth contributions to sustainable responses underscored key priorities, including empowering youth and ensuring their active involvement in policy and strategy development, strengthening international cooperation and promoting innovation, guaranteeing universal access to quality education and healthcare, and safeguarding the environment and natural resources for future session reflects the UAE's commitment to supporting global efforts igeared toward achieve the SDGs, and its focus on enhancing the role of youth as key partners in the development of a more inclusive and sustainable world by United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the UN's main platform for sustainable development matters. Since its establishment in 2012, it has played a central role in tracking and reviewing countries' progress toward implementing the 2030 Sustainable Development participating in the Forum conduct assessments of achievements made so far toward the SDGs, with in-depth reviews of five key goals:SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all agesSDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girlsSDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for allSDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.
Al Etihad
24-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE showcases global leadership at UN Sustainable Development Forum, commits to 2026 SDG review
24 July 2025 20:03 NEW YORK (WAM)The UAE reiterated its strong commitment to global sustainable development at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2025 in New York, emphasising international partnerships and placing human progress at the centre of its vision for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and message capped an active UAE presence at the forum, organised at the UN headquarters by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and attended by global leaders and UAE delegation comprised senior officials from key ministries, national committees, and leading organisations, including the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Investment, Government Experience Exchange Programme (GEEP), General Secretariat of the National Committee on SDGs, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), Noor Dubai Foundation, and Dubai Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange and Chair of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, highlighted the UAE's innovative and collaborative approach to international development said, 'We presented models and initiatives that showcase pioneering national development initiatives and reflect the importance of strategic partnerships in accelerating SDG achievement. These included the 2045 XDGs Report that envisions development prospects for the next two decades, and GEEP. We held meetings that focused on continually enhancing multilateral collaborative action to support finding innovative solutions to challenges in health, economic growth, the future of work, biodiversity, and international stability.'He confirmed the start of intensive preparations for the 2026 Voluntary National Review (VNR), to monitor and assess progress toward the 2030 SDGs. This reflects the UAE's unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability, comprehensive analysis of challenges and opportunities, and identifying future development priorities with participation from government, private sector, and civil society to ensure effort integration and vision unification, based on the UAE's ambitious vision for building a sustainable and inclusive future based on innovation, sustainability, and human noted that preparations are underway for the UAE's 2026 Voluntary National Review, underlining the nation's commitment to transparency, cross-sector collaboration, and a sustainable, inclusive future. The UAE is also preparing to host the UN Water Conference in December 2026, advancing global water UAE reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation and knowledge exchange, spotlighting initiatives that drive climate action, economic growth, and human development. Through high-profile events – including the 'Shaping Tomorrow: UAE Leadership for a Sustainable Future' exhibition – the delegation showcased innovative models and fostered dialogue with global partners. A special session by GEEP expanded the UAE's partnership network to nearly 50 countries and six international organisations, reinforcing its leadership in collaborative launch of the 2045 XDGs Report, which outlines global development priorities beyond 2030 and builds on the momentum of the SDGs to address emerging challenges and opportunities, along with findings from a global survey, further underscored the UAE's active role in shaping sustainable development with forward-looking recommendations for the next two UAE delegation, in partnership with the UAE Consulate General in New York, showcased national leadership in advancing the SDGs through innovation and collaboration. The pivotal role of the Global Councils for SDGs – launched at the World Government Summit – was highlighted as a platform uniting leaders from government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector to accelerate progress through shared organised by the General Secretariat of the National Committee on SDGs focused on promoting gender balance and child welfare, addressing the digital gender gap, and strengthening women's leadership as essential drivers of sustainable growth beyond UAE also hosted a roundtable on reimagining economic growth for people and the planet, and led discussions on economic diplomacy and integrating social and economic objectives for global the Ministry of Interior presented successful cross-border environmental initiatives, such as the Green Shield Operation, which aims to protect biodiversity in the Amazon Basin. Throughout the forum, the UAE strengthened international cooperation by holding 48 bilateral meetings and participating in high-impact Science Day activities. The HLPF on Sustainable Development is the UN's leading platform for SDG review and progress.
Al Etihad
13-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE reaffirms its support for global efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
13 July 2025 14:41 DUBAI / NEW YORK (WAM)The United Arab Emirates delegation will participate in the upcoming 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, organised by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) at UN Headquarters in New delegation will showcase the UAE's comprehensive development model, reaffirming its commitment to accelerate progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through multinational UAE delegation will focus on five priority goals:Goal 3 – ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all agesGoal 5 – achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girlsGoal 8 – promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, productive employment, and decent opportunities for allGoal 14 – conserving and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine resourcesGoal 17 – strengthening global partnerships for sustainable developmentThe UAE delegation includes members from the UAE's National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Investment, The Government Experience Exchange Programme, Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, and Noor Dubai Foundation under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, in coordination with the UAE's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange and Chair of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, reaffirmed that UAE's participation reflects its international commitment to advancing the 2030 SDGs in innovation, technology, and smart governance. He emphasised the importance of expanding global partnerships in knowledge and development the sidelines of HLPF, the UAE delegation will organise a focused global retreat to discuss current challenges and explore future opportunities, alongside a dedicated exhibition showcasing the UAE's progress and achievements in accelerating the implementation of the SDGs both locally and globally. In addition, the delegation will highlight initiatives in clean energy, digital transformation, education, and part of the preparations for the UAE's participation, the National Committee on the SDGs held an extensive meeting to assess the readiness of the delegation, and review progress on the implementation of the SDGs. The meeting explored opportunities to expand international cooperation, and sign new agreements during the forum. Held under the theme - 'Reinforcing sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based solutions to deliver the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, leaving no one behind' - the 2025 forum will run from July 14 -23, 2025 with a total of 37 countries presenting their voluntary national reviews on the progress made toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals to date.
