The Post-2015 Development Agenda embodies the aspirations of people everywhere for lives of peace, security and dignity on a healthy planet”. This was the closing note in the remarks by the UN Secretary General, H.E. Ban Ki-moon, at the Summit for the Adoption of the Post-2015 Development Agenda, held in New York as part of the 70th UN General Assembly.
Furthermore, Ban Ki-moon underscored the unique role of parliaments as integral players in shaping the Agenda, together with national and international institutions, local governments, business and entrepreneurs, scientists, academia and civil society. “No one can succeed working alone”, UN Secretary General said.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean has consistently focused its activities and initiatives under the 2nd Standing Committee dedicated to Economic, Social and Environmental Cooperation, to the pressing issues influencing sustainable development in the region. The Mediterranean is particularly vulnerable, not only to Climate Change, but also with regard to the exploitation of natural resources and food production and security, among others.
On its part, PAM insists on strengthening the means of implementation and on revitalising the global partnership in line with the UN vision, in order to engage strategically all partners, at all levels, to commit themselves to the goals of the Development Agenda.