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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been central to the concerns of African Parliamentary Union. It measures the importance of their achievement in Africa because they will allow African countries to advance along the path of economic growth and social progress

Resolutions adopted by APU on Sustainable development

R.141/39/16 : The role of African Parliaments in achieving the sustainable development goals

R.137/37/14 : Achieving sustainable development in all its dimensions, as a major goal for peace, security and social and economic progress in African countries

R.128/33/10 : Promoting employment-generating investments as a basis for sustainable growth and development


CLIMATE

Environment is one of the important subjects dealt with by the African Parliamentary Union. Climate change in Africa has consequences for the development of African countries, particularly with the persistence of drought in certain regions. In its resolutions, APU made recommendations for better management of environmental issues.

 

Resolutions adopted by APU on Climate

R.145/40/17 : The issue of the persisting drought and famine within the context of agriculture and agribusiness development in Africa for sustainable economic growth

R.139/38/15: African countries deal with the adverse effects of climate change: measures to be taken and role of African Parliaments