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UN system support to VNRs
Finding
In the 2019 SDG Summit Political Declaration, Member States called the Secretary-General “to organize an annual moment to highlight inspiring action on the Goals, in the context of the general debate of the General Assembly” (paragraph 26). The first SDG moment took place in 2020, immediately before the UN General Assembly General Debate, which aimed at: (1) Defining a vision for the Decade of Action and Delivery for sustainable development, and recovering better from COVID-19; (2) Providing a snapshot on SDG progress; (3) Highlighting plans and actions to tackle major implementation gaps; (4) Demonstrating the power and impact of action and innovation by SDG stakeholders.
Consequently, the SDG moment complements the VNR process. It provides space to underline the importance of strengthening links between SDG implementation COVID-19 response and recovery plans.
