In his remarks, Archbishop Caccia noted with concern that halfway towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, progress towards the goals of the Agenda has either been insufficient or has regressed, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Poverty eradication remains the greatest global challenge and a requirement for sustainable development, he said. Archbishop Caccia described a dangerous and pervasive "throwaway culture," which fosters indifference to many kinds of wastefulness. To counter this, he called on the international community to generate development processes in which the inherent dignity of every person is respected, the needs of the poor and those in vulnerable situations are met, and a harmonious relationship with the environment is restored. The complete statement can be read here Source: Independent Catholic News Comments are closed.
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