UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Moment event, in New York on 18 September 2026:

“The Sustainable Development Goals were not handed down from above. They are a promise – forged by Member States and adopted as a shared commitment by every Government. A commitment grounded in the Charter of the United Nations and shaped by the aspirations of people everywhere. To build healthier, safer and more prosperous societies. Eradicating poverty and hunger. Fighting inequality and exclusion. Rooting out discrimination and disease. Protecting our planet. And leaving no one behind.” Read More