Erikshjälpen in debate article on the government's work with the global goals

Both the Swedish parliament and the EU have decided that Sweden should pursue policies that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. 22 civil society organisations have together reviewed the government's work on the global goals. The results are presented in the member platform Concord Sweden's "Barometer 2024".

In 24 policy areas, only in one has the government made a clear positive contribution. In 11 areas, they have both contributed to and hindered equitable development, or done nothing at all. In 12 areas, they have worked against equitable and sustainable development.

- Sweden should be a leading nation when it comes to implementing coherent policies. The fact that the government's policy only contributes positively in a single area must change, otherwise there is no possibility to fulfill our commitments, says Anders Malmstigen, International Director of Erikshjälpen.

Now Concord, together with Erikshjälpen and 34 other organisations , writes in a debate article on altinget.se, that Sweden must raise its ambitions in order to achieve the global goals.