Lesson 6 Sustainable Development Goals Flashcards
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Also known as the Global Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
Were adopted by the United Nations in ____ as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by _____ all
people enjoy peace and prosperity
2015, 2030
Were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity
Sustainable Development Goals
Occurs when a person or group of person
suffers from a lack of the essential
resources for minimum standard of living
and life
Poverty
Poverty Resources
Material Resources
Social Resources
Kinds of Poverty
Absolute Poverty
Relative Poverty
When household income is below a certain level. This makes it impossible for the person or
family to meet basic needs of life including food, shelter, safe drinking water, education, healthcare, etc.
Absolute Poverty
When households receive ____ less than average household incomes. So, they do have some money but still not enough money to afford anything above the basics. Hence it is a measure of income inequality.
50%
When households receive 50% less than average household incomes. So, they do have some
money but still not enough money to afford anything above the basics. Hence it is a measure of income inequality.
Relative Poverty
Causes of Poverty
Industrial revolution in the 19th century made
the cost of living rises.
Overpopulation that is due to lack of birth
control methods.
Corruption activities weakens the rule of law.
Lack of work opportunities causing the talented people be drove away leading to brain drain
Poor health and education affecting productivity in the community.
War and political instability.
A set of ____ goals for the world’s future, through
____
17, 2030
17 Sustainable Development Goal
Negotiated over a ______ at the United
Nations
two-year period
Agreed to by nearly all the world’s nations, on
25 Sept 2015
New and different about the 17 SDGs
Universality
Integration
Transformation
Sustainable Development | Society
- Poverty
- Hunger
- Health and Wellbeing
- Education
- Gender Equality
- Water and sanitation
Sustainable Development | Economy
- Energy Systems
- Work and economic growth
- Industry and infrastructure
- Inequalities
- Sustainable cities
- Consumption and production
Sustainable Development | Environment
- Climate Change
- Water ecosystems
- Land ecosystems
- Institutional Setting
- Partnerships
What is new and different about the 17 SDGs?
Universality
Integration
Transformation
His development concept critiques traditional economic growth models, advocating for a more equitable and sustainable approach.
Jason Hickel
His perspective emphasizes the need to prioritize ecological integrity and social equity.
Jason Hickel
