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Searching for Compromiso in Seville | Is Rafael Grossi Radioactive?
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Searching for Compromiso in Seville | Is Rafael Grossi Radioactive?

Michael Sheldrick of Global Citizen explains what happened at the Financing for Development Conference in Spain

The major Financing for Development Conference wrapped up in Seville last week with the so-called Compromiso de Sevilla, which commits countries to accelerating efforts to fund the Sustainable Development Goals and support economic and social development in lower-income countries. In our first segment, we are joined by Michael Sheldrick, co-founder of Global Citizen, who explains what was accomplished at this major UN meeting — and what was left on the table. Then, Anjali and Mark discuss the current predicament facing IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi as he tries to navigate the capricious sensitivities of Donald Trump following the U.S. bombing of Iran.

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