Intervento della Vice Ministra degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Marina Sereni, al UN Global Compact Leaders Summit —<\/p>\n
Distinguished guests, dear participants,<\/p>\n
I am very pleased to participate in this year\u2019s edition of the UN Global Compact Summit. I would like to express my warmest thanks for this opportunity, which testifies Italy\u2019s constant commitment to the UNGC.<\/p>\n
We appreciated since the very beginning the idea to strengthen Corporations\u2019s consciousness towards sustainable development, particularly since the adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution on the 2030 Agenda. Our Government and our Companies are both supporting enthusiastically the UN Global Compact.<\/p>\n
Among the various initiatives carried out over the years by the Italian UNGC Network, the selection of a national SDG Pioneer certainly has a special significance, as a way to give the right visibility to the work and leadership of businesswomen and men that are helping to reach one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals<\/p>\n
At the end of last year a successful Italian businesswoman was chosen by our national network. Ms. Giulia Giuffr\u00e9 was awarded the title of \u201cSDG Pioneer\u201d for Italy and I am extremely proud to see that Ms. Giuffr\u00e9 was also awarded the title at the global level by the UN Global Compact.<\/p>\n
I wish to express the deepest appreciation of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for the work and leadership of Giulia and all the candidates and the winners of the competition. I wish you all the best for your future!<\/p>\n
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable development is a comprehensive, global and strategic document aimed at leading the World to a better future for all. The Italian G20 Presidency fully shares the principles of the agenda: indeed, \u201cPeople, Planet and Prosperity\u201d are the three pillars that guided our Presidency.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, the implementation of the 2030 Agenda suffered a slowdown due to the pandemic. The crisis we experienced demonstrated that the global development pattern followed so far is unsustainable. That is why it is now time to “Build back better”. Following the principles enshrined in the UN 2030 Agenda will be crucial to achieve the best outcomes in post-pandemic recovery.<\/p>\n
We need new development patterns, more focused on socio-economic inclusion, centered on “collaboration” rather than “competition” for a better future for all.<\/p>\n
The Italian National Sustainable Development Strategy supports and pursues the 2030 Agenda. We constantly support the principle “leaving no one behind” and in this framework, we establish partnerships with Countries most in need, particularly in Africa, to provide technical assistance, know-how, food emergency contribution, strengthening of agriculture, infrastructure, and solutions for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n
The Italian Cooperation also supports partner Countries in achieving the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda. With a view to a sustainable, inclusive and resilient recovery from the Covid-19 crisis, climate, environment and clean energy remain priorities in promoting sustainable development, economic stability, good governance and protection of rights, peace and security.<\/p>\n
The United Nations Global Compact on corporate responsibility is leading the way for an effective contribution of Corporations and of the business world to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.<\/p>\n
We are very pleased to participate with almost 400 Italian companies to this great effort. If we aim at building a more inclusive and sustainable society, the full involvement of the private sector is \u2013 and will be – of paramount importance. The Italian private sector, from listed companies to SMEs, has shown an incredible amount of commitment in developing sustainable practices. This was possible also thanks to the commitment of the Global Compact Italian Network and of civil society organizations.<\/p>\n
With their effective help, Governments will be able to contribute to a timely achievement of the 2030 Agenda. Italy is fully aware of the importance of corporations for any effective success in dealing with the recovery from the present crises.<\/p>\n
To conclude, let me seize this opportunity to express my best wishes of full success to the UN Global Compact and to congratulate again with the SDG Pioneers.<\/p>\n
Thank you for your attention.<\/p>\n
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COMUNICATO STAMPA<\/strong><\/p>\n Onu: Sereni, da imprese ruolo fondamentale per sviluppo sostenibile<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cL\u2019Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile ci impone di guidare il mondo verso un futuro migliore e non a caso dunque la Presidenza italiana del G20 ha adottato i suoi principi – Persone, Pianeta e Prosperit\u00e0 – come pilastri della propria azione\u201d. Lo ha dichiarato in un videointervento al UN Global Compact Leaders Summit la Vice Ministra degli Esteri Marina Sereni, che ha aggiunto: \u201cPurtroppo l\u2019attuazione dell\u2019Agenda ha subito un rallentamento a causa della pandemia, anche se proprio a causa di questa crisi abbiamo tutti capito che il modello di sviluppo globale finora seguito \u00e8 insostenibile\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cOra \u2013 ha spiegato Sereni \u2013 \u00e8 il momento per gettare le basi per un mondo diverso e migliore, in cui si adottino nuovi modelli di sviluppo incentrati sull\u2019inclusione socio-economica e sulla collaborazione reciproca. La Strategia Nazionale italiana per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile sostiene con forza l\u2019Agenda 2030, sulla base dell\u2019idea che \u2018nessuno deve restare indietro\u2019, in un quadro di partnership con i Paesi pi\u00f9 poveri, in particolare quelli dell\u2019Africa, per fornire know-how, aiuti alimentari, sostegno all\u2019agricoltura, infrastrutture e soluzioni per persone con disabilit\u00e0. La Cooperazione Italiana \u2013 ha proseguito la Vice Ministra \u2013 supporta inoltre questi Paesi anche nel raggiungimento della dimensione ambientale dell\u2019Agenda 2030\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cDa parte sua, il Global Compact delle Nazioni Unite sulla responsabilit\u00e0 d\u2019impresa sta aprendo la strada per un effettivo contributo delle aziende e del mondo imprenditoriale al raggiungimento dell\u2019Agenda. Come Italia, \u2013 ha detto ancora Sereni \u2013 partecipiamo con quasi 400 aziende italiane a questo grande sforzo. Per una societ\u00e0 pi\u00f9 inclusiva e sostenibile, il coinvolgimento del settore privato \u00e8 e sar\u00e0 di fondamentale importanza\u201d.<\/p>\n La Vice Ministra ha poi espresso \u201cgrande gioia e apprezzamento\u201d per l\u2019imprenditrice italiana Giulia Giuffr\u00e8, insignita dal Global Compact dell\u2019ONU con il titolo mondiale di Pioniere degli obiettivi di sviluppo dell\u2019Agenda 2030, gli SDG. L\u2019azienda siciliana Irritec di Giulia Giuffr\u00e8 \u00e8 leader a livello internazionale nei sistemi d\u2019irrigazione sostenibile.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n