The pain inflicted by the pandemic has devastating effects on sustainable development, the concept that reflects the complexity of our world by combining and juxtaposing the socio, economic and environmental aspects of human activity #SDGs 
Indirect effects come from the lockdown measures, as the artificial stalling of the economy triggers one of the most severe recessions on record (SDG8), with levels of unemployment and deprivations (SDG1) of historical proportions. @WorldBank @IMFNews @ilo @wef
Most interestingly, the pandemic exposes the flaws of our system. Far from being the great equalizer that it was initially purported to be, the virus impacts deeply into the fabric of our society and exposes its violence.
For example, against those considered responsible for the contagions (SDG16), and inequalities, as the poorest and most vulnerable, including women, are hit the hardest (SDG5, 10). @UNDP @UN_SDG @UN_Women @WomenDeliver @IntlCrimCourt
In some less democratic countries, the crisis has also become the pretext for authoritarian leaders to strengthen their grip on power, in disregard of parliaments and the rule of law (SDG16). @UNDP @UN_SDG @UN_Women @WomenDeliver @IntlCrimCourt
The relationship between the pandemic and the SDGs is two-way. Not only has the virus an impact on the achievement of the SDGs, but also the extent to which progress has been made on the goals determines the severity of the crisis. @SustDev @GlobalGoalsUN @UNGlobalPulse
e.g. The first line of defence against the virus: handwashing. While this is a daily routine for many, 2 out of 5 people worldwide do not have access to soap & water at home. An estimated 3 billion people are deprived of the most basic & effective measure @sanwatforall @GWPnews
In the face of uncertainty, complexity means fragility. Because uncertainty cannot be controlled, the only option we have is to manage complexity. Read more in my latest COVID-19 Narrative: 4sd.info/covid-19-narra…
