Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 16th, title: Focus on Global Cooperation, Focus on Developing Countries-Voices from the Second United Nations Global Conference on Sustainable Transport
Xinhua News Agency reporter permission, Ye Haoming
The 2nd United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded in Beijing on the 16th. During the three-day meeting, more than 130 ministers of transportation, representatives of entrepreneurs, and heads of international organizations called on all parties to strengthen international cooperation and policy coordination, focusing on the needs of developing countries and disadvantaged groups.
Cooperation is a high-frequency word spoken by the delegates of this conference.
United Nations Secretary-General Guterres stated that the new crown pneumonia epidemic is spreading in the world, the global supply chain is still blocked, and international cooperation in the field of transportation urgently needs to be improved. In order to implement the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as soon as possible, countries should strengthen international cooperation and avoid doing things independently.
China is a pioneer in promoting cooperation in the field of global transportation. China actively promotes global connectivity and uses the “Belt and Road Initiative” as a cooperation platform to sign 22 bilateral and multilateral intergovernmental international agreements with 19 countries, including the Agreement on Facilitation of International Road Transport among the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Agreement on facilitation of road transport. The total number of China-Europe Express trains has exceeded 40,000, reaching more than 170 cities in 23 European countries.
Li Xiaopeng, Minister of the Ministry of Transport of China, stated that China is willing to work with all parties to comprehensively promote the implementation of the “Global Development Initiative” as soon as possible, continue to promote high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road”, and make positive contributions to accelerating the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and benefiting the people of all countries. Contribute, and make unremitting efforts to jointly open up bright prospects for international development cooperation and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
“Cooperation is the key to change.” Chris Petters, vice president of the European Investment Bank, said that to promote sustainable transportation development requires the government to establish a reliable and stable cooperation mechanism, strengthen policy coordination among countries, and strengthen government, enterprises, and non-governmental organizations. , Communication and cooperation between people.
Countries all over the world are in the same “global village”, and their safety and security are closely related to each other. To achieve net zero global greenhouse gas emissions, we must pay attention to the needs of all parties.
“Developing countries in particular cannot be left behind.” UN Assistant Secretary-General Hart said that the international community should pay attention to the needs of underdeveloped countries and regions in terms of sustainable transportation development, and help developing countries use clean energy and innovative technologies to achieve transportation transformation. , To help build a low-carbon transportation system.
Previously, developed countries had promised to raise 100 billion US dollars a year to provide climate financial support to developing countries. In this regard, UN Secretary-General Guterres said that the report shows that this figure underestimates the needs of developing countries, and this commitment has not been fulfilled. He called on all parties to increase financial, resource and technical support to developing countries, help developing countries strengthen the construction of sustainable transportation infrastructure, and ensure that no one is left behind in the process of achieving net zero global greenhouse gas emissions.
Developing countries are most vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Participants at the meeting said that developed countries have the responsibility and obligation to help developing countries achieve climate change mitigation and adaptation, help developing countries better resist disasters, enhance their ability to respond to climate change, and achieve sustainable development. (over)Return to Sohu to see more
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