What are Sustainable Development Goals?

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Sustainable Development Goals Definition

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sometimes referred to as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a global call to action to end poverty, safeguard the environment, and guarantee that by the year 2030, peace and prosperity will be experienced by everyone. Companies can use SDGs to formulate and communicate their strategies and activities surrounding sustainability.

The 17 SDGs include a total of 169 targets. They recognize that development must balance social, economic, and environmental sustainability and that actions in one area will have an impact on results in others. Specific indicators are assigned to each goal to measure progress.

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Source: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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What is the importance of sustainable development goals (SDGs)?

SDGs provide a framework for local communities, governments, and businesses across the globe to develop plans and strategies that reduce poverty, address social injustices, and protect our environment.

*Source: https://www.un.org

How can we achieve sustainable development?

To achieve sustainable development, the following must occur:

  • Eliminate hunger and poverty to ensure a healthy existence
  • Ensure that everyone has access to necessities including sustainable energy, water, and sanitation
  • Encourage the creation of possibilities for development through inclusive education and respectable employment
  • Encourage innovation and robust infrastructure to build towns and cities that can produce and consume things sustainably
  • Reduce global inequality, particularly that related to gender
  • Protect the environment by fighting climate change and defending the ocean and land ecosystems
  • Encourage cooperation between various social actors to foster an atmosphere of peace and sustainable growth
What are the three main focuses of sustainable development?

The three main focuses of sustainable development are economic, social, and environmental.

What are examples of sustainable development?

Examples of sustainable development include wind energy, solar energy, crop rotation, sustainable construction, green space, and sustainable forestry.

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