WWF statement on approval of UN global development plan

Posted on September, 25 2015

In response to today’s announcement from the United Nations that 193 member states formally adopted the global plan, Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, WWF released the following statement from Yolanda Kakabadse, President, WWF International:

NEW YORK -- In response to today’s announcement from the United Nations that 193 member states formally adopted the global plan, Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, WWF released the following statement from Yolanda Kakabadse, President, WWF International:

“Game-changing government decisions that benefit both people and the environment come along very rarely and never before at this scale and level of ambition. Today’s decision is about survival. It’s a history-making moment that could fundamentally change how we treat our planet and all of its people.

“We all own this plan and together can make it a reality – a message underscored by His Holiness Pope Francis’ moving address to the General Assembly shortly before formal agreement by all 193 member states.

“Now world leaders must sustain this political courage at home and make the right choices, committing to a total economic, social and environmental overhaul.

“Today’s celebration must translate into delivery and quickly. For these goals to become a reality, decision-makers must demonstrate their intention to implement the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals is real and make their efforts transparent through careful follow-up and review.

“Bottom line: The world came together today and demonstrated that real solutions are both conceivable and attainable when we work as one and put politics aside. Now let’s make this happen together.”

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