What are the 17 sustainable development goals?

 

Years ago there was an industrial revolution all around the world. With an increase in industries and an increase in the standard of living of people, there was an increase in the uneven distribution of natural and energy resources. It has led to poverty and other environmental and ecological problems. There was a sudden growth in the depletion of energy resources causing global problems. Also, there were a lot of problems seen in the social wellbeing of the people. It was also seen that more than 40 percent of the world’s population was below the poverty line and were facing health and sanitation problems. Due to industrialization and hazardous emissions led to irreversible changes in the environment. Considering the social, economic, and environmental problems, the United Nations came up with an idea of sustainable development.  It aims at achieving 17 sustainable development goals by the year 2030.

The 2030 agenda set for sustainable development by the United Nations provides the blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. It means that sustainable development aims at creating a peaceful world for people where human beings use the resources to meet the present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The 17 sustainable development goals of the UN is created that reflects the urgent calls to actions to the global problems.

At the social ripples, which is an aligned mission towards sustainable development goals of the UN, advocates that, to achieve the sustainable development goals globally the United Nations have agreed to a partnership with the other countries which were the members of the United Nations. This global partnership helped them to raise the funds and generate awareness within the people about the need for sustainable social development.

The 17 sustainable development goals of the UN are interrelated and need to be achieved by collaborating with individuals of society, organizations, local and state governments. The sustainable development goals by United Nations promote that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with other strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and accelerate economic growth. Along with it care should be taken that the environment is protected and enhanced at the same time.

This will help to improve human lives and bring real sustainable development which will remain till a long time say Dr. Lopamudra Priyadarshini with her mission towards sustainable development. The following are the 17 sustainable development goals. 

1.            No poverty- aims at eradicating poverty in all its forms.

2.            Zero hunger- aims to end hunger, achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture

3.            Good health and well-being- ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages

4.            Quality education- ensures inclusive and quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all.

5.            Gender equality- achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

6.            Clean water and sanitation- ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

7.            Affordable and clean energy- build resilient, infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

8.            Decent work and economic growth- promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

9.            Industry innovation and infrastructure- build infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

10.          Reduced inequalities- reduce inequality within and among countries.

11.          Sustainable cities and communities- make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

12.          Responsible consumption and production- ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

13.          Climate action- take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

14.          Life below water- conserves and sustainably uses the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.

15.          Life on land- protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

16.          Peace justice and strong institutions- promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.

17.          Partnerships for the goals- strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

All the above sustainable development goals are determined and defined under the definition of sustainability as development that seeks to produce sustainable economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same by not exceeding the regenerative capacity of nature. In other words, we can say that sustainable development is all about bringing sustainable development by keeping harmony with the environment by taking measures to protect and enhance it.