Synergies between Climate Action and SDGs: Implications for Multilateralism
The knowledge document examines the critical synergies between climate action and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting their implications for multilateralism. Despite the adoption of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, global progress remains insufficient, with only 13.6% of SDG targets on track. The interconnected nature of climate and SDG actions is evident, as aligning these efforts could significantly enhance global economic output and resilience.
However, the fragmented approach in current multilateral processes, including the distinct regimes governing climate and SDGs, hampers effective integration. This brief emphasizes the need for integrated policymaking and coordinated action at national and international levels to harness the potential co-benefits of these synergies.
The establishment of the Climate and SDG Synergy Platform is a step toward advancing norm development, knowledge creation, and political mandates for synergistic action. The brief concludes with recommendations to strengthen political mandates, integrate climate-SDG synergies into national strategies, enhance data collection, and support capacity building in developing countries. These steps are essential to achieving a cohesive global response to climate change and sustainable development challenges.