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Finding breakthroughs for the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Flags are pictured outside the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva.

Homi Kharas, interim vice president and director of the Global Economy and Development program, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala discuss some of the innovative approaches for reaching the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals proposed in a new book, “From Summits to Solutions,” published by the Brookings Institution Press.

Also in this episode, Molly Reynolds describes the actions members of Congress could take to rebuke President Trump’s comments from a recent press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Related content: 

Book: From Summits to Solutions: Innovations in Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals

Event: From summits to solutions: Innovations in implementing the sustainable development goals

Thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo with assistance from Mark Hoelscher, and to producers Brennan Hoban and Chris McKenna. Additional support comes from Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Camilo Ramirez, and Emily Horne.

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