WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?
It is an idea that gives emphasis on development of human beings/societies to meet their needs while preserving the capacity of natural system that provides natural resources and ecosystem on which economy and society depends, for upcoming generations
UNITED NATIONS SUBSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
These are interlinked/integrated goals for achieving sustainable life by eliminating poverty, protecting planet from pollution and ensuring peaceful and prosperous life for everyone.
Sustainable development goals also known as global goals were adopted by united nations in 2015 in its general assembly in New York (headquarters of UN) as a roadmap for achieving sustainable future for all. These goals are intended to be achieved by 2030 i.e. also known as Agenda 2030
To achieve the agenda by 2030 17 goals were made with 169 targets and 304 indicators
there is no legal binding on member nations to implement them
AIM
17 SDG’ are launched with aim to end poverty & hunger, fight discrimination against women & girls, eliminate inequality, tackle climate change while ensuring no one is left behind
UNSDGS 17 GOALS TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT REPORT – a tool for reporting on SDGs
It is an UN initiative to motivate member countries for achieving SDGs (not an official monitoring tool), it includes SDG index and dashboard. it shows performance of countries against the SDGs.
this report is prepared by Professor Jeffrey Sachs and his team at the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
SOURCES
- https://sdgs.un.org
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