The United Nations Affiliation of Broward County Chapter (UNA Broward) has honored Jamaican-American Lauderhill Commissioner Denise Grant, with the distinguished Sustainable Improvement Targets Leaders Award, recognizing her as a “distinguished chief” in her group.
The award celebrates 17 people who the UNA Broward says are working to advance every of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The SDGs are a set of 17 international targets established by the United Nations in 2015, designed to handle a variety of social, financial, and environmental challenges worldwide. The objectives — which embody ending poverty and international starvation, and offering schooling and high quality well being take care of all — function a blueprint for a extra sustainable and equitable future by 2030.
UNA Broward mentioned that Commissioner Grant’s impactful initiatives have considerably contributed to the belief of those objectives inside Broward County.
“UNA Broward commends Commissioner Denise D. Grant for her distinctive management, unwavering dedication, and transformative contributions to sustainable improvement,” the affiliation mentioned in a press release.
“By way of her progressive endeavors, Commissioner Grant has not solely demonstrated her dedication to the area people but additionally exemplified the ideas and values set forth by the United Nations,” they added.
Progress in direction of SDG #8
Commissioner Grant was particularly acknowledged for her contributions towards the development of SDG #8: First rate Work & Financial Development. This aim focuses on the event of resilient infrastructure, the promotion of inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and the fostering of innovation.
UNA Broward mentioned Commissioner Grant’s “visionary management, strategic initiatives, and unwavering dedication have performed a pivotal position in enhancing financial alternatives, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving sustainable development inside Broward County.”
The Jamaican-born Commissioner serves on the Nationwide League of Cities’ Human Improvement Board and is famous for the development of unity and bridge-building initiative, Unity within the Group.
Commenting on the award, Grant mentioned the award is a humbling honor.
“I’m grateful for the popularity of my efforts to advance Objective #8, First rate Work & Financial Development, as a part of the United Nations’ international agenda,” she mentioned.
“It’s our collective accountability to construct resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation for the betterment of our group. I’m dedicated to persevering with this necessary work and making a brighter, extra equitable future for all.”
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Established in 1985, UNA Broward operates as a community-based chapter of the United Nations Basis. The affiliation goals to advertise the ideas and values of the U.N., working collaboratively to handle international challenges on the native degree.
