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“We must help affected States get back on the path towards sustainable development”
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ECOSOC Eyes on Issues

Development cooperation for the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement

Read these findings on boosting the contribution of South-South and triangular cooperation to sustainable development.
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Promoting sustainable and healthy diets while providing climate solutions

Read about the inter-linkages between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement, through the climate change and healthy diets nexus.

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keyissue1 Sustainable Development
keyissue2 Financing Sustainable Development
keyissue3 Partnerships
keyissue4 Development Cooperation
keyissue5 Humanitarian Coordination
keyissue6 Joint UN Action

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