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United Nations signs host-country agreement to open Regional SDG Center in Almaty
Summary
A United Nations representative said a host-country agreement has been signed to establish the UN Regional Center for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty; terms of reference and leadership appointments are pending.
A United Nations representative announced the signing of a host-country agreement to establish the United Nations Regional Center for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan during remarks in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The representative said the center "represents the opening of a new chapter for the region and for our collective journey towards the sustainable development goals" and that it was "mandated by the general assembly," with "terms of reference being finalized and leadership appointments to follow." The center will act as a regional hub to coordinate efforts on issues including climate change, water scarcity, employment, gender…
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