VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Republic of Seychelles proudly presented its Second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on July 22 at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), highlighting the country’s progress, challenges and commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Seychelles delegation shared key achievements and outlined the path forward for the implementation of the SDGs.
The delegation noted that while the country has made important gains in several areas, much work remains to be done. The Secretary of State for National Planning added that Seychelles remains fully engaged in global efforts to accelerate SDG implementation, and is committed to working with partners to address the persistent challenges, particularly in the areas of climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable economic development.
Seychelles’ VNR was met with strong interest and appreciation from member states and partners, reinforcing the country’s leadership on sustainability and innovation in the Global South. The presentation provided an important platform to share lessons learned and to showcase the country’s efforts to integrate the SDGs into national policies and programmes, with a focus on building resilience and ensuring that no one is left behind.
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