Global Population Aging, the SDGs, and the Needs…

The goal of the interventions on December 3 is to connect the work of the private and public sectors to the advancement of the SDGs in the context of the Decade of Healthy Ageing, recognizing that:

• Our societies are already profoundly affected by the mega-trend of aging – where we live well into our 80s, 90s, and even our 100s, and there are more old than young people in society. This means that into the Silver Economy is a pillar of sustainable economies overall. That we must change our thoughts about work and retirement and impact our health system's.
• The U.N. Decade of Healthy Ageing allows governments, businesses, and other societal stakeholders to collaborate to add life to years and combat ageism, create age-friendly environments, provide integrated care, and ensure access to long-term care. In doing so, activities undertaken to support the Decade of Healthy Ageing improve the lives of older people worldwide, which also powerfully affects us all at whatever age, thereby contributing to achieving the goals of the SDGs by 2030.
• Understanding how the Silver Economy will change our society and adapting business strategies and public policy to deal with the challenges and opportunities of the coming demographic shift is essential to help achieve the goals of the Decade of Healthy Ageing and the SDGs.
• Achieving these goals requires close collaboration between the public and private sectors. Success requires all stakeholders to work together to achieve results and create a society where all ages can flourish.