Vatican Diplomat Calls for Action on Global Crises
The Holy See's diplomat to the United Nations has identified three key priorities in addressing global crises: poverty, conflict, and climate change.
According to Archbishop Caccia, the Holy See's U.N. permanent observer, the current moment is a "critical juncture" where these three crises have overlapped, making a commitment to integral human development more vital than ever.
"a commitment to integral human development is more vital than ever"
The Archbishop's statement was delivered during the General Assembly's Second Committee Debate on sustainable development.
- Poverty: The World Bank Group's 2024 "Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report" notes that efforts to reduce global poverty have slowed, with almost 700 million people, or 8%, affected.
- Conflict and climate change: These crises have overlapped, exacerbating the need for integral human development.
Author's summary: Vatican diplomat urges action on poverty, conflict, and climate change.