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.
