The new Agenda 2030 for sustainable development stated in the Millennium Development Goals (ODM) which they were developed in the year 2000.
The first day of 2016 It entered into force officially Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development Over the next 15 years, will set the tone for building a more just and equitable world for all people, in addition to ensuring the environment.
The agenda, approved by the 193 UN Member States last September, is composed of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (ODS), among the ones who They include the eradication of poverty and hunger, achieving universal education and medical services and protection of marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
"The 17 the Secretary General of the UN Sustainable Development Goals are our shared vision of humanity and a social contract between world leaders and people, "he said, Ban Ki-moon.
The ODS address the needs of people in developed and developing countries, stressing that should not be anyone behind.
Agenda integrates social dimensions, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, and addresses issues related to peace, justice and effective institutions.
Mobilization application means, including financial resources, development and technology transfer and capacity building, as well as the role of partnerships, also they recognized as essential.
For the implementation of the new plan, Ban Ki-moon stressed that realize the Agenda is primarily the responsibility of the countries, but added that also require new alliances and international solidarity.
The review of progress will take place periodically in each country, with civil society, companies and representatives of various interest groups. At regional level, countries will share experiences and discussed common issues, while annually in UN, the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (FPAN) It will take stock of progress worldwide, identifying gaps and emerging issues and recommending corrective measures.