9. How does the Roadmap to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development support implementation?

Health 2020, the European policy framework for health and well-being, fully aligns with the 2030 Agenda. Both aim to improve health and well-being for all at all ages through whole-of-government, whole-of-society and health-in-all-policies approaches. Both tackle the social, economic, cultural and environmental determinants of health.

The 2030 Agenda offers new momentum for the implementation of Health 2020. It presents a unique opportunity to renew national commitments to advancing health and well-being in the WHO European Region. It has a strong emphasis on leaving no one behind.

The implementation of the SDGs also requires a review of regional priorities, and an alignment of national development and health policies and policy coherence across multiple goals. It also has a stronger focus on governance and intersectoral action for health.

Strengthening the means of implementation, including through stronger public health capacities, more partnerships, increased financing for health, innovation, further research, and enhanced monitoring and accountability, will support the achievement of both Health 2020 and the SDGs.