Question

as a human being,how can we insure sustainable development

Answer 1

Are such terms as Sustainable Development, The 2030 Agenda and 17 SD Goals still new for you?

Nowadays, our society is facing various challenges which require long-term effective, integrated, positive and green Thinking and Acting. The essential question which emerges is about sustainability.

Sustainable Development concept appeared in 1980’s to connect conservation and development objectives. Since that time, it has evoked lots of discussions.

The most widely used definition of Sustainable Development is the definition of the Brundtland report, which says:

“Sustainable Development is a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

The aim of SD is to balance our economic, environmental and social needs.



In 2015 first actions were taken by the United Nations General Assembly. In September, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was formally adopted by presenting a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals are being implemented and achieved in every country from the year 2016 to 2030.

Basically, the 2030 Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity.



Let’s go through 17 Sustainable Development Goals:

Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning

Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all

Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all

Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources

Goal 15: Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss

Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies

Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development