UNITED NATIONS, Sep 24: World leaders attending the 78th session of the UN General Assembly's general debate have emphasized the need for intensified efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with midpoint assessments falling short.
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Nepal has embarked on an ambitious journey to achieve middle-income status by 2030 through the accomplishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 15th Development Plan has prioritised agribusiness, tourism, energy, industry and business segments as key sectors that are crucial for powering Nepal’s economic growth. Private investment has played an important role in the country’s economic development. However, private capital investment remains low, with overall Private Fixed Capital Formation-to-GDP standing at just 23 per cent in 2020 (World Bank). According to Nepal’s National Planning Commission, the financing gap for SDGs in the private sector is estimated to be Rs. 367 billion. Proliferation of actors
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal has said that more opportunities should be found with collective efforts to raise investment for 'green energy'. She emphasised that the world should focus on the promotion of 'green energy' by promoting climate finance. "The world should focus on the promotion of clean energy. That requires a collective commitment to climate finance," Minister Bhusal said while virtually addressing a session on "Unlocking climate finance for green grid investment" of the forum on “Climate Initiatives to Finance Climate Action and the SDGs" meeting held on Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand for the preparation of COP-27.
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the world would defeat COVID-19 soon by using science and technology.
Addressing the 9th Science Day event virtually, the Prime Minister, who is also handling the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, said the government had a plan to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the investment in scientific research and its promotion.
The World Water Day that falls on March 22 every year highlights the importance of water, raises awareness about the global water crisis and encourages the concerned bodies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
