Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24: Navigating Challenges Ahead
The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24 evaluates EU progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, recommending ten priority actions for new leadership. It emphasizes the need for decisive EU action to prevent serious global environmental and social issues, developed through widespread civil society collaboration and workshops throughout 2023.
The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24, co-authored by notable figures such as Guillaume Lafortune and Phoebe Koundouri, serves as a critical evaluation of the European Union’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This fifth edition is especially timely, coinciding with the forthcoming European elections and the UN Summit on the Future. It highlights ten essential actions for the new EU leadership to boost efforts for SDG implementation both in Europe and on a global scale. Amid a multifaceted global landscape, the report urges the EU to take assertive measures to prevent severe environmental and social crises. The report was developed through extensive collaboration with civil society across Europe, involving numerous workshops and public consultations throughout 2023, including a significant event hosted by the SDSN and EESC, which engaged over 600 participants from diverse sectors including governance, academia, and civil society.
The Europe Sustainable Development Report offers an essential, independent analysis of how well the EU and its member states are progressing towards meeting the SDGs. With the European elections approaching and the global community preparing for the UN Summit, this report is particularly relevant. It aligns the SDGs with political action, advocating for an urgent response from Europe in a world characterized by fragmentation and various geopolitical challenges. The research and findings are underpinned by extensive community involvement, ensuring a comprehensive view of diverse interests and perspectives in Europe.
The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24 encapsulates the growing urgency for the EU to enhance its leadership role in fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals. It identifies ten key actions needed from incoming leadership to ensure effective implementation of SDGs, especially in the face of global challenges. The collaborative process of the report emphasizes the importance of civil society input and consensus in shaping a sustainable future for Europe.
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