The UN-backed conference is expected to result in an inter-governmental negotiated and agreed outcome which should constitute an important contribution to support the implementation of the post-2015 development agenda, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In remarks at the opening session, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told participants that 2015 should be a year “for global action” to ensure the intended global goals of advancing sustainable development in 189 countries.

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