SDG16, with its focus on peace, justice, inclusion and institutions, is a tool and enabler for all SDGs. It is critical to mitigating the impact of current crises, while acting to prevent future ones, including through anticipatory action and a systems approach grounded in human rights. While conflicts persist, we must continue to insist on respect for and compliance with international humanitarian law
—H.E. Mr. Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications; Government of the Republic of Ireland
This joint statement made on behalf of the Pathfinders member states was presented by H.E. Mr. Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications of the Government of the Republic of Ireland on July 15, 2024, during the general debate of the ministerial segment of the 2024 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) and the High-level Segment of ECOSOC.
This statement was co-facilitated by the Permanent Missions of Ireland and Indonesia to the United Nations.
