Achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the Arab Region

The Arab region today is marked by conflict and instability. Amid the turmoil, it is difficult to focus on the long-term planning and investment required for sustainable development. Nevertheless, it would be a grave mistake to think that meeting pressing needs and planning for sustainable development are mutually exclusive. On the contrary, sustainable development strategies will be successful only if they address the root causes and effects of the instability, including its at times irreversible impact on cultural heritage and ecosystems, or the consequences of long-term displacement. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides an opportunity to envisage a future for the region that is free from poverty and based on human rights, equality and sustainability, to embark on the road of sustainable development and peace, dignity and well-being for all.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth