The central theme of UNGA in 2021 was “building resilience through hope: to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainability, respond to the needs of the planet, respect people’s rights, and revitalize the UN”.
Of the 33 speeches presented by Latin American and Caribbean countries, 97% were presented by presidents/prime ministers. One of the most referenced Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was SDG 13 on climate change, mentioned mainly by Caribbean countries.