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Aleinik: Belarus ranks among top SDG performers with 83% of goals achieved
MINSK, 8 September (BelTA) – Belarus holds leading positions in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, said Sergei Aleinik, National Coordinator for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly, at the forum “Clean Energy: Belarus’ and Russia’s Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals,” BelTA has learned.
According to him, Belarus has been consistently implementing the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The necessary national architecture has been established in the country, and last year the National Strategy for Sustainable Development for the period up to 2040 was adopted. “Belarus ranks 35th in the global rating, and the implementation rate for all 17 Sustainable Development Goals is estimated at approximately 83%,” Sergei Aleinik noted.
He emphasized that five SDGs have been almost fully achieved in Belarus. These include Goal 7, Affordable and Clean Energy, which is focused on ensuring universal access to reliable, sustainable and modern sources of energy. Sergei Aleinik noted that the joint project with Russia to build the Belarusian nuclear power plant has been particularly important in achieving this goal. “Thanks to the strategic partnership with the Russian Federation and the large-scale project to build the Belarusian NPP, a new high-tech electricity generation sector has been established in Belarus, and a wide range of competencies and advanced technologies have been mastered,” he said.
The national coordinator also noted the significant contribution of Russian partners to the development of Belarusian energy and emphasized that cooperation between the two countries in this area has moved from individual projects to a sustainable model of interaction.
According to him, Belarus is considering further expansion of nuclear generation. The issue of building a third power unit at the Belarusian NPP is currently being explored.
Sergei Aleinik also drew attention to the role of young people in achieving the SDGs. In his words, it is the younger generation that will have to develop the technological and energy capabilities being created. “It is extremely important for us that young people are not bystanders, but become active partners of the state and participants in modern processes for the sustainable development of our economy,” he emphasized.
In addition, Sergei Aleinik announced that a meeting of national coordinators for sustainable development of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states will be held in Minsk this autumn. According to him, meeting participants plan to discuss progress on implementing the SDGs in SCO countries, as well as prospects for further work and shaping the post-2030 Agenda. “We plan to hold a meeting of national coordinators for sustainable development of SCO member states here in Minsk in the near future, this autumn, where we plan to discuss the progress and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, which overall within the SCO is estimated at around 62%, and at the same time discuss prospects for further work on sustainable development issues,” Sergei Aleinik said.
He noted that special attention will be paid to the further development of the post-2030 Agenda. “The Sustainable Development Goals are grounded in everyday reality. They touch on the lives and well-being of every individual, on the quality, comfort and dignity of our people,” the national coordinator emphasized.
The forum “Clean Energy: Belarus’ and Russia’s Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals” is taking place on 8 September in Minsk. Participants are discussing the achievement of Goal 7, the role of nuclear energy and energy-efficient technologies, personnel training, and joint Belarusian-Russian projects.
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