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Carrera, Charlotte Leigh D. 1789 Gsts TTH 2:00-3:30 September 10, 2019 The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) To Transform Our World

The document discusses the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which aim to address global challenges related to poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work, industry/infrastructure, inequality, sustainable cities/communities, responsible consumption/production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace/justice, and partnerships. For each goal, it provides a brief description and suggestion of an action individuals can take to support that goal.

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Carrera, Charlotte Leigh D. 1789 Gsts TTH 2:00-3:30 September 10, 2019 The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) To Transform Our World

The document discusses the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which aim to address global challenges related to poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work, industry/infrastructure, inequality, sustainable cities/communities, responsible consumption/production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace/justice, and partnerships. For each goal, it provides a brief description and suggestion of an action individuals can take to support that goal.

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CARRERA, Charlotte Leigh D.

1789 GSTS TTH 2:00-3:30 September 10, 2019


The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world:
GOAL 1: No Poverty
-Donate what you don’t use. Economic Growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.
GOAL 2: Zero Hunger
-Avoid throwing away foods. The food and agriculture sectors offers key solutions for development, and is central for
hunger and poverty eradication.
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
-Vaccinate your family to protect them and improve public health. Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-
being for all at all ages is essential for sustainable development.
GOAL 4: Quality Education
-Help children in your community to read. Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives
and sustainable development.
GOAL 5: Gender Equality
-Call out sexist language and behaviour. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary
foundation for peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
-Avoid wasting water. Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in.
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
-Use only energy efficient appliances and light bulbs. Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and
opportunity.
GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
-Buy from green companies that are equal opportunity employers. Sustainable economic growth will require societies
to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs.
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
-Think of innovative new ways to repurpose old materials. Investment in infrastructure are crucial to achieving
sustainable development.
GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
-Raise your voice against discrimination. To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying
attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.
GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
-Bike, Walk, or use public transportations to keep our cities’ air clean. There needs to be a future in which cities
provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.
GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
-Recycle paper, plastic, glass and aluminium.
GOAL 13: Climate Action
-Educate young people on climate change to put them on a sustainable path early on. Climate change is a global
challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.
GOAL 14: Life Below Water
-Avoid plastic bags to keep the oceans safe and clean. Careful management of this essential global resource is a key
feature of a sustainable future.
GOAL 15: Life on Land
-Plant a tree and help protect the environment. Sustainably manage forests, combat, desertification, halt and reverse
land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.
GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
-Use your right to elect the leaders in your country and local community. Access to justice for all, and building
effective, accountable institutions at all levels.
GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
-Get the SDGs in action app to learn about the goals and ways to help achieve them. Revitalize the global partnership
for sustainable development.

References: About the Sustainable Development Goals. (2019, August 23). Retrieved from
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/

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