World Economic and Social Survey 2013: Sustainable Development Challenges
Published By: UNDESA | Published Date: July, 02 , 2013New strategies are needed to address the impacts of rapid urbanisation around the world, including increasing demands for energy, water, sanitation, public services, education and health, according to the World Economic and Social Survey 2013.
The 2013 Survey examines the many challenges that must be addressed to achieve sustainable development. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development—Rio+20–set out a framework for action and follow-up across a wide range of issues and the Survey zooms in on three critical challenges – food security, energy transformation and sustainable cities.
Author(s): UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs UNDESA | Posted on: Aug 21, 2014 | Views(768)