“The human consequences of the increase in debt charges, climbing trade tensions and reductions in strong reductions in official development aid were highlighted this week,” she said to the closing session of the pivotal collection, in the middle of slicing temperatures in southern Spain.

Multilateralism at work

But in this context, the conference delivered a strong response – a Unifying result document solutions focused which reaffirms the addis Ababa commitments a decade ago, who seeks to “revive the sense of hope” through the Sustainable development objectives (ODD) and shows that multilateral cooperation is still counting and still works, said Mohammed.

She welcomed the host nation Spain’s commitment To help launch a new no Seville forum on debtThe appellant a crucial step to help countries better manage and coordinate debt restructuring efforts.

“Seville will not be recalled as an landing zone, but as a launch of the action, to improve the means of subsistence around the world,” said Carlos Cuerpo, host of the Minister of Finance of Spain, during the closing press conference.

“” Together, we have sent a strong message of engagement and confidence in multilateralism which can give tangible results To put sustainable development on the right track. »»

Li Junhua, under-secretary general of the United Nations for economic and social affairs and the secretary general of the conference, said that the week had proven The UN is “more than a simple space for dialogue; It is a powerful platform for solutions that transform lives ”.

“In Seville, we have demonstrated our collective desire to deal with the most urgent and complex funding challenges of our time,” said the DESA chief at the end.

Concrete action plan

Ms. Mohammed said that the press conference closing delegates had done “A serious attempt and long awaited to face the debt crisis“While aimed at filling the lack of massive funding for the 2030 sustainable development objectives (SDG).

She reiterated the three main areas of action for Seville’s commitment:

• An important investment push to fill the lake of financing of the SDGs
• Concrete steps to resolve unsustainable debt charges
• Greater votes for countries in development for global financial decision -making

In addition to this agreement, more than 100 new initiatives have been launched under the Sevilla platform for action. This is in particular a world center for debt exchanges, a “debt break” alliance and a solidarity levy on private jets and first -class flights to finance the objectives of climate and development.

“” This platform has sparked new partnerships, innovative solutions that will bring real change in people’s lives“Said Ms. Mohammed. They do not replace broader funding commitments, but a sign that creative thought will finally lose. “”

Grateful Critique of civil society groups Regarding the limited access to official discussions, she is committed to putting pressure for greater inclusion. “” We hear you, “she said, adding that” this confidence must be won. “”

Here is a summary of key commitments in the future of Seville:

Brush the debt charges:

• Spain and the World Bank will direct a Development debt swaps To increase debt transactions for development.
• Italy will convert 230 million euros in African debt to development in development.
• A Alliance of the debt break clause Development countries and banks suspend debt payments during crises.
• THE Seville forum on debt Will help countries coordinate debt management and restructuring efforts.

Mobilize the investment:

• A Global solidarity levies The coalition will tax private jets and premium flights to collect climate and SDD funds.
• THE ESCALATION The platform will expand mixed finances, supported by public and private partners.
• FX edge And Delta Will help increase loans in local currency through risk management tools.
• Brazil and Spain will carry out work on the equitable taxation of the rich.
• The new technical assistance hubs will support the preparation and delivery of the project.

Reinforcement of financial systems:

• The funding platforms led by the country will support national plans.
• The UK-Bridgetown coalition aims to extend the funding of disasters.

Role of the private sector:

During the International Business Forum, companies are committed to increasing impact investments, with $ 10 billion in projects presented.

However, this creates challenges by limiting land access for the next generation and reducing their votes in the development of agricultural policies. Without land assets, young people find it difficult to guarantee the resources necessary to become agricultural producers themselves.

Between 2005 and 2021, the number of young employees in agricultural jobs decreased by 10%, which aroused concerns for food production worldwide.

This is the challenge, examined by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (Fao) is inaugural report Young people in agrifood systems are examining. Released Thursday, the report offers an overview of the status of young producers and the challenges they face.

“Because young people are the next generation of producers, consumers, food processors, service providers, it is really important to understand how they can benefit and contribute to agrifood systems,” said Lauren Phillips, assistant director of rural transformation and gender equality at FAO.

Key agents of change

With more than 1.3 billion people worldwide between 15 and 24, and 46% of them living in rural areas – young people can be “key change agents” for the food industry, which is responsible for the production, processing and transport of food that supports the world.

Agricultural systems currently employ 44% of young people who work, especially in medium and lower income countries, where 85% of young people in the world reside in this age group.

However, more than 20% of young people are not in formal employment, education or training, which means that their potential agrifood contribution and other economic sectors is underused.

The end of world unemployment for these young people could generate 1.5 billion of dollars for world GDP, of which $ 670 billion would come from the agrifood sector alone.

“Young people can stimulate economic transformation and global prosperity,” said that Dongyu, CEO of FAO.

Vulnerable jobs with low wages

Although young people are “key change agents” for the agrifuel sector and the global economy written largely according to the report, they are also faced with many challenges in the realization of this potential.

The next generation of agrifood producers will face a growing world population requiring more food and growing climatic shocks threatening food supplies.

FAO estimates that 395 million young people live in rural areas that should see the drop in agricultural productivity due to climate impacts.

Despite a large number used in Agrifood, most young people work in vulnerable jobs: 91% of young women and 83% of young men often occupy few advantages and are seasonal.

Give young people a reason to choose Agrifood

The low wages and dangerous conditions discourage continuous employment and lead to migration to urban centers.

“Policy must really ensure that they invest in the preparation of young people with skills and studies so that they can have decent jobs in agricultural systems,” said Ms. Phillips.

A major obstacle to young people who aspire to become producers is the lack of social and financial capital – political decision -makers often neglect the votes of young people, and young people have trouble accessing loans, banking services and land acts.

The involvement of young people in the development of policies can sometimes feel “token”. The report stresses that collective action – whether through informal networks or formal unions and cooperatives – can amplify the votes of young people.

He also calls for extended training and restructuring financial systems to improve access to young people.

“FAO is unconditional to intensify its work with and for young people to ensure that their voices are heard and that their participation and their contribution to sustainable and inclusive agrifood systems are fully exploited,” said FAO Director General.

On June 30, Chile and Argentina ranked among the coldest places on the earth, outside the polar regions.

Governments of the two countries have issued early warnings and cold weather alerts in response to “polar-anticylone origin” behind extreme conditions, Wmo said.

The cold snap in South America contrasts the pufficled heat in the Northern hemisphereIn particular in Europe, putting lives in danger and further emphasizing the worsening of the impacts of climate change.

Affected heating systems

In Mar del Plata, Argentina – about 380 kilometers (240 miles) south of Buenos Aires – where winters are “fresh” and temperatures rarely fall below freezing, the unusual cold snap affected the distribution of natural gas, mainly used for heating.

A member of UN staff in the city said that companies were invited to stay closed to keep the gas supply for houses. Schools and public buildings were also closed on Thursday and perhaps on Friday.

In a large part of the center and southern Argentina, the temperatures were from 10 ° C to 15 ° C – 50 ° F at 59 ° F – below seasonal averages.

Unusual weather conditions

The cold fate began on June 26 and culminated on June 30, bringing low records in large parts of the continent.

“Although the Andean mountains and Patagonia are not foreign to cold temperatures in winter, the severity of this event was exceptional and even affected the low zones,” WMO said in a press release.

The high pressure system has brought atmospheric stability, causing a clear sky and a generalized severe frost.

In the Chilean cities of Santiago, Rancagua and Talca, the standing cold air led to an accumulation of pollutants and the deterioration of air quality.

The national weather services in Chile and Argentina have declared low record temperatures in several weather stations.

Remarkably, the snow has covered parts of the Atacama desert – the driest place in the world – for the first time in more than a decade. Snow also fell into unusual places such as Mar del Plata, the Calamuchita valley in Cordoba and the hilly regions of northern Patagonia.

Large -scale impacts

The concerns are increasing on the broader societal and economic impacts of extreme cold.

Farmers in the center of Chile and northern Patagonia have reported damage to crops due to early frosts, threatening the fruits and winter harvests.

Meanwhile, transport and schooling have been disrupted in unusual cities at such a serious winter time.