TAYABAS, Archelle O.
September 27, 2021
AGEn 3 Quiz No. 02
THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is the key to a better
future. Humans depend on natural resources for their daily activities, business,
and survival. To maintain an ecological balance that does not diminish the
quality of modern societies, humanity avoids the depletion of natural
resources.
In 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted
by the 193 member states of the United Nations in New York City, USA.The
agenda includes 17 sustainable development goals, 169 targets and more
than 230 indicators to measure progress. These objectives are as follows:
No Poverty. Getting rid of poverty in all its manifestations retains to be one of
the key issues the humanity is experiencing. One of its objectives is to
guarantee equal rights to economic resources, access to basic services,
control of property and land, natural resources and new technologies for all
people, especially the poor and the most vulnerable. The SDGs are a bold
commitment to end poverty in all aspects by 2030.
Zero Hunger. Every day, too many families around the world struggle to feed
their children a balanced and nutritious meal. Extreme hunger and
malnutrition remain major obstacles to development in many countries. SDG 2
is dedicated to food security, improved nutrition and the ultimate end of
hunger.
Good Health and Well-being. SDG 3 aims to ensure health and well-being
for all ages, including a determined commitment to end the epidemics of AIDS,
tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable diseases by 2030. This time
we are currently facing a health crisis due to a pandemic. It not only
challenges our physical body, but also mentally and spiritually. SDG 3 aims to
bring effective medicines and vaccines to the world.
Quality Education. Due to the pandemic we are facing, some countries have
switched to digital learning. In some developing regions it was difficult due to
the high level of poverty. Quality education helps people think, feel, and act in
ways that contribute to their success and enhance not only their careers and
personal growth, but also the community in which they live. SDG 4 aims to
provide all children with access to a safe, inclusive and effective learning
environment by 2030.
Gender Equality. SDG 5 aims to end all forms of discrimination, violence and
harmful practices against all women and girls in the public and private sectors,
including human trafficking and sexual exploitation. According to the UN
Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, at the recent SDG moment we cannot
achieve any of the SDGs without gender equality. It is important to give
women equal rights and encourage stronger female leaders to speak for
themselves.
Clean Water and Sanitation. Access to safe drinking water and adequate
sanitation is a fundamental human right recognized by the United Nations
General Assembly in 2010. It strengthens success in development areas such
as agriculture, disaster resistance, energy, human health, the environment
and, essentially, economic growth. SDG 6 focuses on clean and accessible
water for all. The goal is to address water scarcity, poor water quality and
inadequate sanitation around the world.
Affordable and Clean Energy. The goal is to ensure that everyone has
access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy from clean
sources such as solar, wind and thermal energy by 2030. Encourages
everyone to switch to green electricity and low-cost renewable resources
instead of giving up fossil fuels and coal, CO2 emissions and global electricity
consumption.
Decent Work and Economic Growth. The goal aims to promote inclusive
and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all. The
coronavirus has destroyed billions of lives and threatened the global economy.
The pandemic has paralyzed the economy for a time and many workers have
been severely affected by the crisis. The world economy continues to show
progress, but it is growing more slowly than we expected due to unforeseen
circumstances.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. Investing more in science and
technology by funding research and innovation will boost economic growth
and create decent jobs that would essentially help reduce poverty.
Reduced Inequalities. This SDG calls for inequalities in the workplace to be
reduced and income generated, including those based on age, skin color,
gender, disability, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion or the economic or
other position within a country. This goal aims to promote equal opportunity
and inclusion for all, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity,
origin, religion, or economic or other status.
Sustainable Cities and Communities. The entirety of us lives in cities. The
rapid growth of cities caused an increase in immigrants. Making cities
sustainable means opening up business and career opportunities. Develop
and improve urbanization by creating energy efficient green spaces and
household.
Responsible Consumption and Production. Reducing our ecological
footprint contributes to economic growth and sustainable development. We
can change or reduce our footprint by changing the way we produce and use
goods and resources. Purchase green electricity instead of using non-
renewable energy, efficiently manage and use our natural resources and
properly dispose, recycle and reduce toxic waste.
Climate Action. There is not even a single country that is not experiencing
climate change. This SDG encourages us to take action to fight climate
change and reduce its impacts. Climate change is breaking our global
economy and is taking dear lives of the people today and even twice as much
tomorrow. Supporting the vulnerable regions do not only contribute to SDG 13
but also to the entirety of the Agenda. This combat is possible but requires all
sectors of the society and collective effort in delivering the agenda.
Life Below Water. Life underwater is the most diverse ecosystem that
provides the global and regional primary roundabout and regulates the climate.
Preserving and preserving this vital global resource is an essential feature of
a sustainable future. However, at present, coastal waters are continuously
deteriorating due to pollution and acidification of the oceans is detrimental to
the functioning of ecosystems and biodiversity. Saving the oceans must
remain a priority. The biodiversity of the oceans is important to the health of
people and our planet. Marine protected areas must be managed effectively
and adequately resourced.
Life on Land. Deforestation caused by activities of man and climate change
poses significant challenges for sustainable development and has
overwhelmed the lives and livelihoods of numerous people. Humans depend
on Earth. Forests are important agents for sustaining life on land. This SDG
calls for an immediate and collective action must be taken to reduce the loss
of natural habitats and biodiversity.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Our world is divided, no matter how
we view it. Without peace, justice and good governance, we cannot achieve
sustainable development and we cannot wait for it. The SDGs aim to
significantly reduce all forms of violence and work with governments and
communities to end conflict and insecurity.
Partnership for the Goals. The SDGs can only be possible with strong
global partnerships and cooperation. To achieve these goals, governments,
the private sector, academics, and ordinary people must work together. For
everyone to benefit, everyone must do their part.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) touch on everything.
From ending poverty, achieving gender equality, protecting the planet, both
our land and our water, combating climate change, creating sustainable
economies, limiting our consumption, and even good governance and peace.
SDGs are a shared language communicated to the whole world. We must
LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND.
