Sustainable development goals Flashcards
What are the sustainable development goals?
the SDGs are a way to build on the MDGs and complete those that were not achieved, the UN developed 17 SDGs and 169 targets
what are the 3 dimensions of sustainable development that the SDGs focus on?
economic, social and environmental
When did the SDGs start and how long are they planned to last
started in 2015, planned for 2030
What are the first 8 SDGs
1) end poverty in all its forms everywhere
2) End hunger
3) Ensure well being for everyone
4)Equitable quality education
5)Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
6) Ensure availability of water and sanitation for all
7) Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
8) decent work for all
What are SDGs 9-17
9) promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
10) Reduce inequality within and among countries
11) Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
12) Consumption and production patterns
13) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
14) Conserve and sustainable use marine resources for sustainable development
15) Sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
16) Inclusive societies for sustainable development
17)Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development