Badge 1 Article 5: Asia-Pacific Falling Behind on Sustainable Development and Climate Targets.

The Asia-Pacific region is far off track in achieving sustainable development goals. Most targets are either off pace or stalled despite efforts to improve them.

Liam Emmons

Oct 21, 2025 - 05:57

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Badge 1 Article 5: Asia-Pacific Falling Behind on Sustainable Development and Climate Targets.

Tough challenges are facing the Asia-Pacific region as the 2030 deadline inches closer. Quality education (goal 4), Responsible consumption (goal 12), and economic growth (goal 8) are off track. This occurs while gaps in data limit policymakers' ability to address challenges accurately. Despite this, the region succeeded in industry, innovation, and infrastructure (goal 9), and health and well-being (goal 3). Progress is driven by expanded access to mobile networks and improvements in key areas of healthcare. The Executive Secretary stressed the need for SDGs; bold actions strengthened by political leadership and investments in sustainable development. Nothing short of urgency will accelerate progress enough to close the gap.

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Badge 1 Article 5: Asia-Pacific Falling Behind on Sustainable Development and Climate Targets.

The Asia-Pacific region is far off track in achieving sustainable development goals. Most targets are either off pace or stalled despite efforts to improve them.

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