Implementation of the Second United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008–2017) A/RES/72/233 Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries for the Decade 2014–2024, 9 the declaration entitled “Our ocean, our future: call for action” adopted at the United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, 22 the United Nations strategic plan for forests 2017–2030 15 and Agenda 2063 of the African Union; 3. Also recognizes the contribution that the Second Decade has made to poverty eradication, and notes the interest expressed for the pr oclamation of a Third United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty; 4. Proclaims the Third United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2018–2027), within existing structures and available resources, in order to maintain the momentum generated by the implementation of the Second Decade and to support, in an efficient and coordinated manner, the internationally agreed development goals related to poverty eradication, including the Sustainable Development Goals and their objective of leaving no one behind and reaching the furthest behind first; 5. Reaffirms that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, for all people everywhere, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development, as well as an overarching objective of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, of which the Addis Ababa Action Agenda is an integral part; 6. Also reaffirms that each country must take primary responsibility for its own economic and social development and that the role of national policies and development strategies for the achievement of sustainable development and poverty eradication cannot be overemphasized, and recognizes that increased effective national efforts should be complemented by concrete, effective and supportive international programmes, measures and policies aimed at expanding the development opportunities of developing countries, while taking into account national conditions and ensuring respect for national ownership strategies and sovereignty; 7. Underlines the importance of drawing lessons from the implementation of the Second United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008–2017) and the Millennium Development Goals, in particular with respect to strengthening national statistical capacity and monitoring systems to e nsure access to data which are of high quality, accessible, timely, reliable and disaggregated by income, sex, age, race, ethnicity, migration status, disability and geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts, harnessing partnerships, fostering the global exchange of ideas and experiences and showcasing innovative and efficient initiatives and strategies to eradicate poverty and promote decent work for all, to build momentum towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; 8. Expresses its concern that, while there has been progress in reducing poverty, such progress remains uneven, with the number of people living in poverty in its different forms and dimensions continuing to be significant and le vels of inequality in income, wealth and opportunities remaining high or increasing in a number of countries; 9. Calls upon the international community, including Member States, to continue to accord the highest priority to poverty eradication within the United Nations development agenda and to urgently take measures to address the root causes and challenges of poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, __________________ 22 17-23311 Resolution 71/312, annex. 7/15