The 78th session of the UN General Assembly started this week to, among other things, look at the challenges facing the world and also to recommit to the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN.

The 17 SDGs are an action plan for countries to end poverty and protect the planet against climate change so that all people can enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.

News anchor Ndapewa Ambambi spoke to Namibia's former diplomat, Dr. Kaire Mbuende, to discuss where Namibia and the world are in terms of achieving the SDGs.