If West will not invest, thousands will continue to migrate

Sustainable development goals are all very well, but they do not mean much if those aiming for them are ignoring their targets, says Éamonn Meehan            

UNDER the shadow of the New York skyline, thousands gathered to celebrate the dawn of a new era.

After the UN Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the party moved to Central Park for a giant open air concert with pop stars such as Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé topping the bill.