{"id":254861,"date":"2023-07-15T13:43:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T17:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/pga\/77\/?p=254861"},"modified":"2023-07-15T13:43:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T17:43:32","slug":"pga-remarks-at-science-day-at-hplf-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/pga\/77\/2023\/07\/15\/pga-remarks-at-science-day-at-hplf-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"PGA Remarks at Science Day at HPLF 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><a name=\"x__Hlk140234829\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><b><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-ogsc=\"black\">Csaba K\u0151r\u00f6si<i class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">,<\/i><span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>President of the 77<sup class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">th<\/sup><span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>session of the General Assembly<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><b><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-ogsc=\"black\">&#8212;-<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(36, 36, 36)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><b><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(36, 36, 36)\">Science Day at HPLF 2023<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><b><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-ogsc=\"black\">15 July 2023<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><b><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-ogsc=\"black\">(As delivered)<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">I am here to rock the boat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">So, dear friends,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Dear colleagues,<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Excellencies,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">I&#8217;m so happy to see this event coming alive, and many, many thanks to all of you for making it to New York.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">As we have heard, we are at the halfway point of the time frame designed for the implementation of the SDGs and we are badly off track.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">We are still in game.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">That is good news.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">But the game needs to change urgently.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">It&#8217;s not only the speed, not only the ambition \u2013 but the whole game.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Human activities exceeded six of the nine planetary boundaries.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Inequalities are on the rise.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Social and financial stabilities in many countries are weakened, seriously undermined, and we are facing the most complex set of crises since the World War II.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">What is hindering the implementation of SDGs?<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">As you are scientists, used to thinking in terms of systems, let&#8217;s start from where we are now.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">We inherited accumulated resources, and they are accelerated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">We inherited transformative goals.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">That is good news.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">But we inherited also mostly old-fashioned policies, mostly old-fashioned market regulations, mostly old-fashioned financial incentives, mostly old-fashioned institutions, national and international-wide, and on the other hand, rapidly changing technologies and science.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">So, we expect transformation from this combination of components.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">It is not surprising that transformation is happening much slower than what we wish to see.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">So, what is needed to significantly accelerate the sustainability transformation?<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Let me offer you seven points.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Seven suggestions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>One. Create national transformation strategies based on SDGs. Not all our countries have done so.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Two. Align regulations with announced goals. We know there are in many cases contradicted to each other.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Three. Learn how to calculate all important externalities of actions or inactions \u2013 in short terms, go beyond GDP.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Four. Learn how to better evaluate the impacts of our investments by reducing negative externalities across all three pillars of sustainability. In other words, go beyond GDP, translated into the language of finances.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Five. Identify and prioritize on game changing elements in the SDG implementation. It&#8217;s not enough to make the same a bit faster. We need to change the game and we need to focus on the real game changer elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Six. Build a transparent roadmap of implementation. We have seven and a half years ahead. That&#8217;s what remains.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Seven. Improve science-based validation mechanism of implementation because, for the time being, the picture what we are getting from member states is based on reports.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">And reports are based on various aspects, not standardized, and not necessarily science-based language.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">For this, we need robust scientific support that does not exist in the UN for the time being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">We must modernize our pipeline from science to policy, and back.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">So, engaging science must be a two-way-traffic, in the UN and in the Member States.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Policymakers must make it clear where they see the greatest challenges, and scientists must provide evidence-based options for solving these challenges and clear indications of the expectable impacts of action or lack of action.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">This approach should help us to address root causes rather than symptoms, to remove barriers that have impeded our progress, and to be proactive rather than reactive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">The political decisions are and will have to be taken by politicians.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Scientists cannot step into their shoes, cannot take their responsibilities.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">It would not work anyway.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">But they, scientists, can and must be part of the decision-shaping, with their best knowledge, data and analysis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">It applies to the implementation of all SDGs.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">It applies to the whole sustainability transformation that we badly need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">At the UN and the GA in particular \u2013 GA, sorry it is UN speak: General Assembly \u2013 we have to broaden the general knowledge about the challenges we are attempting to tackle because, to quote Carl Sagan, \u201cWe are in very bad trouble if we don&#8217;t understand the planet we are trying to save.\u201d<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Science, at its core, is based on reliable data.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Data we desperately need to make the necessary changes.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Changes to how we manage our resources, how we monitor our progress, and how we validate the implementation of the SDGs.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Stephen Hawking once said \u201cWe cannot really argue with a mathematical theory.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Translated to our UN speak \u2013 it means that, especially in our times of mutual mistrust, it is much easier to establish a shared knowledge base for our deliberations, from irrefutable scientific facts, than from diverging political opinions.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">In a logical world, evidence beats ideology, but we know it is not an ideal world.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Still, I&#8217;m proud to say that throughout this session we have made strides in bridging the gap between research and policy.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">My team has worked to ensure that politicians from around the globe recognize the relevance and benefit of science in decision-shaping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">We have conducted Science Briefings, and many thanks to you who participated, recognizing the need for a shared knowledge repository and supportive Member States, taking initiatives to drive our efforts forward.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">The recent establishment of the Group of Friends of Science Production, co-chaired by Belgium, India and South Africa \u2013 many thanks for them \u2013 has given us momentum to enhance the role of science in decisions-shaping in the UN, particularly in the General Assembly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Moreover, led by Serbia, a Group of countries has initiated a process to launch a decade of science for sustainability, allowing us to clearly define the scientific mechanisms required for our deliberations.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">This is progress.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">The effective, innovative, and transformative knowledge we need is out there. It exists.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">We just need to listen, to, harness it, and use it when we shape decisions.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">So, we have the necessary tools.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">We still lack the shared, open and free system to use our tools.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">But they are excellent platforms, organizations, and people working on that \u2013 many of them in this room, here, today.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">Thank you for being here.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\" lang=\"EN-US\">I hope today&#8217;s meeting will help us pool our resources towards the common aim to make science an unavoidable component of shaping decisions on sustainability transformation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><span class=\"x_x_ContentPasted0\">Thank you very much.<span class=\"x_x_Apple-converted-space x_x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Csaba K\u0151r\u00f6si,\u00a0President of the 77th\u00a0session of the General Assembly\u00a0 &#8212;-\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Science Day at HPLF 2023\u00a0 15 July 2023\u00a0\u00a0 (As delivered)\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 I am here to rock the boat.\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":361,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Csaba K\u0151r\u00f6si, President of the 77th session of the General Assembly\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\nMessage on the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO)\r\n\r\n7 April 2023\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOn this World Health Day, I congratulate WHO on its 75th anniversary.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOver the course of its history, WHO has contributed to landmark achievements in public health, including the eradication of smallpox, the near eradication of polio and the expansion of childhood immunization, saving millions of lives.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMore recently, WHO has played a key role in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic and helped galvanise the most complex vaccination campaign in history. Time and again, WHO has proved that investing in science lies at the heart of reaching our objective of a healthy and prosperous future.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHowever, the pandemic has disrupted essential health services in most of the countries, shortened life expectancy, and halted progress towards universal health coverage.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHalfway through the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we must redouble our efforts to achieve its goals. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAs we prepare for the upcoming high-level meetings on health in the General Assembly, let us seize this opportunity to reconfirm our collective pledges and chart new pathways for a healthy and sustainable future.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOn this day and every day, let us commit to achieve Health for All.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[111],"tags":[642],"class_list":["post-254861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-statements","tag-pga-remarks-to-7th-ministerial-conference-on-environment-and-health","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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