Mexico City, June 22, 2022.- The Law School of the Universidad Panamericana, in conjunction with the National Association of Corporate Lawyers (ANADE), held a webinar with Senator Nancy de la Sierra Arámburo, who chairs the Commission on International Human Rights Organizations in the Senate, who gave the conference SDGs, Business and Human Rights.
Reflections from the Legislative Branch
At the beginning of the conference, Carlos Preciado, Director of Graduate Studies at the Panamericana Law School thanked the senator: "this space for analysis and reflection that we have generated together with ANADE, and thanks to the generosity of the senator, reaffirms our conviction that human rights and the sustainable development of human existence are not mere abstractions, but are susceptible of being incorporated as collective habits of our political communities".
The purpose of the conference was to discuss the relationship between the SDGs of the 2030 agenda, fundamental rights and the business sector that can and should contribute to the fulfillment of the international strategy.
2030 Agenda made up of 17 SDGs
To begin with, de la Sierra explained what the 2030 Agenda is, a global action plan agreed on September 25, 2016, at the United Nations Assembly, in which 193 countries are registered, including Mexico, so it is a commitment of the Mexican State. This agenda is made up of 17 SDGs ( Sustainable Development Goals ), 169 goals and 232 indicators.
To continue with his presentation, de la Sierra commented on the importance of the SDGs for companies and how they help these companies not only seek to generate wealth, but also to contribute to global development: "The SDGs represent a roadmap for all organizations, institutions, organizations and individuals to contribute to the realization of human rights".
Throughout the lecture, the Senator provided facts about the SDGs, such as which institutions and principles support companies in their realization, what are the steps for companies to follow in their course for their realization, and lessons from the SDG compass.
De la Sierra reminded those present that there is still much to be done in terms of the SDGs: "there is still a long way to go to materialize the 17 goals by 2030". He also highlighted SDG 17 "partnership to achieve the goals", as it represents an opportunity for the legislature and the private sector in Mexico to work hand in hand.
To conclude her presentation, based on SDG 17, the senator spoke about the progress and pending issues that our country has regarding the SDGs. Finally, she thanked for the space and reflected on the 2030 agenda: "I am sure that the 2030 agenda is an international strategy that suits all of us, because, as its slogan says, it is about leaving no one behind".
