Slovenia becomes ECOSOC member

Slovenia became a member of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the start of the year. This three-year membership is Slovenia's first of the body, which coordinates economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainable development.

As ECOSOC member, Slovenia will promote the implementation of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing above all on social inequality and human rights, building resilient societies and water for sustainable development, the Foreign Ministry said on 6 January.

Slovenia will also advocate for the right to a healthy environment...