Join the step into the year. 2026 is stronger, more stable and more sustainable. Let’s start by looking back at the results of economic and social development of the 11 member countries of Southeast Asia. which is necessary to join hands to push forward for progress for the goal of sustainable development together
Report Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2025 Organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), the overall Southeast Asia region has made outstanding progress in the 9th goal (industry, innovation and infrastructure) and the third goal (health and well-being), but other goals. is delayed In particular, in Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Manufacturing), Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 8 (Value and Economic Growth) and most worrisome is Goal 13 (Climate Progressive Advancement) which is a worrying decline.
Let’s see that in stepping into the year This 2026, each country has its strengths to push forward. And what are the weaknesses that need to be corrected?
From monitoring the progress of SDGs in Southeast Asia in the year 2025 past by UNESCAP in addition to the above strengths and weaknesses. Overall, there are three key issues: the region’s climate crisis is in recession. It can be seen from the number of more frequent disasters. and the rate of greenhouse gas emissions that continues to increase There was also insufficient data for in-depth monitoring, with up to 45% of regional indicators lacking data for monitoring. And the important thing is community participation. Because it will lead to access to the real indication of the progress of the SDGs route.
sustainable development It’s not just a global policy or government approach. But it’s all about us. is a development approach that meets the needs of today’s generation without depriving the ability to meet the needs of future generations In order to achieve sustainable development in every country and community It is necessary to have three key elements: economic growth. social coverage and environmental protection
It’s been ten years now. From the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2015 at the United Nations Headquarters. Thailand and 193 United Nations member countries have signed a 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is the global development framework to achieve sustainable social, economic and environmental development. without leaving anyone behind Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been set as a guideline for each country to operate together. consisting of SDGs 17 goals, which are divided into 169 sub-targets (SDG Targets) that are universal. Connect and support each other and set 248 indicators to monitor and assess the progress of development.
From the status summarized above Let’s consider whether How can we have a part to drive our strengths and turn our weaknesses? To jointly develop our region towards a sustainable way. according to the target set by 2030
Sea of Sustainability Includes environmental and sustainability stories from all sectors in Southeast Asia. To encourage the region to move forward with a conscious world forward, reinforcing the concept of SEA CAN ALLIANCE’s One Southeast Asia, an agency’s collaborative network. that aims to drive the potential and unity of the region through valuable and sustainable communication expertise
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Information from:
– Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2025 : Engaging Communities to close the evidence GAP | escap
– South-Eastern Asia – SDG Knowledge Hub
– 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)