Inaugural Bahamas SDG Partnership Forum

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The inaugural Bahamas SDG Partnership Forum taking place at Breezes this week. It centered on the theme “Transformative Partnerships for a Sustainable Future” and featured panelists from the United Nations as well as government officials and representatives  from local NGOs. 

The SDG forum was a collaboration between the United Nations and The Bahamas Development Bank.

It brings panelists and the public together to discuss “Transformative Partnerships for a Sustainable Future” in an effort to help The Bahamas make progress on some of the 17 sustainable development goals, or SDGs. 

In his opening remarks, UN Resident Coordinator for The Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Turks and Caicos, Dr. Garry Conille, commends The Bahamas on its progress and efforts with carbon exchange innovations, renewable energy and investments in local agriculture to fight reliance on food imports.

Chief of Small Island Developing States Unit in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Sai Navoti, notes that The Bahamas’ efforts do not go unnoticed, saying it sets examples for similar small island developing states.

Featured panels at today’s forum included focuses on four goals in particular. The first session “Shared Prosperity and Economic Resilience” relates to sustainable development goal eight regarding decent work and economic growth.

The second session, Equality, Well-Being, Leaving No One Behind addresses goal 10 of reduced inequalities.

The third session, Climate Change and Natural Resource Management, touching on sustainable development goal 13 regarding climate action and combatting climate change was opened by keynote speaker Prime Minister Philip Davis.

And, the final session, Peace, Safety, Justice, and Rule of Law centering around sustainable development goal 16 to create peace, justice, and strong institutions.