A handful of initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region show what can be achieved through international partnerships, even while fallout from global events hinders cooperation on development and climate action.
Global cooperation is the central theme of Sustainable Development Goal 17, but also the key to success across the other 16 goals.
The past year has shown why that success is so critical. This year has seen the hottest summer on record, with average global temperatures projected to continue to rise, and more extreme weather conditions, including raging wildfires across the world.