Commission presents proposal to address global poverty and sustainable development

EU News 252/2014

Brussels, 2 June 2014
IP/14/620

Today the European Commission adopted a Communication to contribute to the EU position in international negotiations on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as the follow-up to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The SDGs are intended to reinforce the international community's commitment to eradicating poverty and supporting sustainable development, challenges that affect the lives of current and future generations. The Commission Communication describes key principles and proposes priority areas and potential targets for the years following 2015, as a step towards establishing a limited number of Sustainable Development Goals.

Source and additional information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-620_en.htm?locale=en

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