2020: ‘Super Year’ For Nature and For Fiji-UN Development Coperation
As the United Nations welcomes its 75th anniversary and Fiji marks its halfcentury of independence, 2020 is set to be a banner year for Fiji’s global advocacy and development cooperation with the United Nations.
Through its surging international partnerships, Fiji will pursue the UN’s overarching mandate of peace and security while also working to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Satyendra Prasad said: “Through the strong leadership of the Honourable Prime Minister, Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, at prominent UN High Level forums, Fiji is now recognised as a global leader in driving actions on climate change, oceans and the implementation of the global goals”.
Ambassador Prasad said Fiji’s leadership, its cohesive approach, and sustained efforts were bearing positive results.
“We are positioned positively in the UN space; we are making solid progress.
“It is beginning to show results and we hope that these results will accelerate”, Ambassador Prasad elaborated.
“The Fiji Mission in New York is working with a range of stakeholders to maximize opportunities for Fiji to help it achieve the global goals – the SDGs. This includes working with private sector; innovators, and change leaders.”
Mr Prasad said 2020 was described as a global “super year of nature” and marked an important year for both the UN and Fiji.
To achieve sustainable development, Fiji is committed to achieving carbon-neutrality by 2050; and committed to having a sustainable approach to its development.