Sustainable Development Goal and Its Awareness
Sustainable Development Goal and Its Awareness
Sustainable Development Goal and Its Awareness
Abstract
This abstract focuses on the Sustainable Development Goal and its Awareness.
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is a global initiative to bring
intergovernmental attention and action to address poverty, climate change, global
warming, build capacity and achieve ecological balance. In addition to ensuring fair
and responsible use of natural resources, equal access to clean energy, and promotion
of renewable energy and energy efficiency, its key goals include ensuring universal
access to basic requirements including water, energy, health care, sanitation, and
food. SDG’s also place a significant focus on climate-related activities, such as
mitigation and adaptation efforts. Global Warming, Renewable Energy,
Environmental Protection, and Green Economy are key SDG’s objectives and
require immediate attention. To promote and support these objectives, SDG
Awareness must be increased so that people are better informed on the consequences
of unsustainable practices and decisions. An informed public of SDG’s and their
principles can help create an enabling environment for sustainable development
through knowledge sharing and public engagement. Additionally, SDG Awareness
should also include education on Sustainable Development, Climate Justice and
Sustainable Development Communication. Through this, individuals will be
encouraged and motivated to commit to improved sustainable and eco-friendly
practices. With greater public engagement, all can recognize and take part in
commitments, policies, and actions for Sustainable Development Goals to create a
more positive and sustainable future.
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Keywords
Table of Content
Introduction 5
Literature Review 12
Research Methodology 32
Objective 33
Discussion 37
Limitations 39
Conclusion 41
References 43
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Introduction:
Definition:
The 1972 Stockholm United Nations Conference on the Human Environment was
the first substantial worldwide acknowledgement of the idea of sustainable
development. The idea of growth and the environment was recognized by the
international community even though the phrase was not used specifically.
Environment, which were once seen as separate problems, might now be addressed
in a way that benefits both parties. Today, this idea is crucial to long-term growth.
15 years later, the World Commission on Environment and Development's report
popularized the term. The Brundtland Commission's research, Our Common Future,
was released in 1987 to bring together the issues of environmental conservation and
economic growth. This study did this by outlining the commonly accepted concept of
sustainable development, which is "development that satisfies the requirements of
the present without endangering the capacity of future generations to meet their own
needs" (United Nations General Assembly, 1987, p. 43). The vague idea of
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safeguarding, and enhancing our built environments, and adapting to and mitigating
climate change, including a worldwide shift to a low-carbon economy, are all
components of environmental protection.
3. Social inclusion: Building high-quality developments with readily accessible local
services that reflect the requirements of the community and support its social and
economic well-being are one way to encourage social inclusion and support strong,
dynamic, and diverse communities. The United Nations High-Level Political Forum
on Sustainable Development was established in response to demands from Member
States.
The Rio+20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 2012 saw the adoption of the
outcome paper "The Future We Want" by governments. With this choice, the process
of creating a set of SDGs to go along with the MDGs was started. Additional
guidelines for future work in development funding, small island developing
countries, and other sectors are included in the Rio+20 conclusion as steps toward
implementing sustainable development.
A 30-member Open Working Group was established in 2013 by the General
Assembly to create a proposal for the SDGs. The General Assembly started creating
the Post-2015 Development Agenda in January 2015. The UN Sustainable
Development Summit's adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
marked the process' conclusion in September 2015.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
By adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable
Development Goals in 2015, the international community reaffirmed its commitment
to sustainable development (SDGs). Through this Agenda, 193 member states vowed
to ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth, social inclusion, and
environmental protection while also advancing peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
through new forms of international cooperation.
The 2030 Agenda is a global, revolutionary, and human rights-based initiative. It is a
thorough action plan that involves the whole country, the entire UN system, and
every other party. The agenda is the broadest plan of action now available for
eradicating extreme poverty, lowering inequality, and safeguarding the environment.
The agenda outlines a precise demand for action for people, planet, and prosperity
without using exaggeration. It encourages us. Agenda for Sustainable Development,
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Literature review
The effects of human activity on the world threaten to undo the progress made
toward development.
The stability of Earth systems, such as the atmosphere, seas, forests, rivers,
biodiversity, and biogeochemical cycles, is increasingly being demonstrated through
studies.
Governments made a commitment to produce a set of sustainable development goals
(SDGs) as part of the follow-up to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) after
their 2015 deadline at the United Nations Rio+20 meeting in Brazil in 2012. At the
UN's New York headquarters, discussions over how to put these together are still
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In this research, the scholars of Marketing and Business wanted to reimagine the
purpose of business by extending its focus beyond financial success to encompass
societal results, more particularly by going beyond shareholder value to provide
equal weight to customers, suppliers, partners, and the larger society. Additionally,
there have been requests for corporations to take an active role in addressing two
social issues from national governments and international organizations like the
United Nations (UN). the UN states that ‘it is both ethical and good sense to invest in
sustainable development for all people on a healthy planet (UNCC 2019, para.
3)Despite the fact that sustainability is being discussed as a field of study in B2B
marketing literature, it is remarkable how little attention B2B marketing researchers
have paid to the SDGs given their introduction and adoption at many levels (such as
the UN, nations, and businesses). For a number of reasons, B2B marketing
scholarship must place a strong emphasis on the SDGs (Voola et al., 2022)
the planning process occurs in an ideal collaborative approach, albeit this ideal may
be difficult to achieve. The sustainability paradigm is based on a collaborative
approach that fosters a feeling of community, equity, and empowerment (Innes,
1996; UN, 1992). By putting issues and concerns on the discussion agenda for
settlement, collaborative planning methods aim to reduce the destructive features of
conflicts and consider the complexity of the planning environment. Participation
research offers enough proof that individuals are more likely to support a decision's
development and implementation when they are included in the decision-making
process (Grant et al, 199; Potapchuk, 1996). Participation increases a community's
social capital, which in turn strengthens it (Potapchuk and Crocker, 1999).
Governmental organisations also report reduced animosity from individuals and
better policies as a result of the collaboration, which is not surprising (Berry et al,
1993) (Conroy & Berke, 2004)
(Leal Filho et al., 2017)
(García-Feijoo et al.)
the recent birth of the new paradigm of education for sustainable human
development. The process of expanding peoples' actual freedoms and capabilities is
what we refer to as human development, or HD. This phrase, also referred to as SD,
describes current development that does not jeopardise the development of future
generations.
Sustainable human development is defined as "increasing the substantive liberty of
people today while taking reasonable precautions to avoid materially sacrificing
those of future generations" (SHD). The development of strategies that foster
proficiency in the educational system is the aim of Sustainable Human Development
(ESHD).
(Zamora-Polo et al.)
During the United Nations Rio + 20 meeting in Brazil in 2012, governments pledged
to create a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the follow-up to
the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which will expire in 2015. The SDGs
were designed to concentrate on a number of global concerns, such as alleviating
poverty and hunger, decreasing environmental pollution, developing intergroup
equality, protecting people's health, and encouraging sustainable social and
economic development. By 2050, it was estimated that there will be 9 billion people
on the planet.
The annual SDG Index offers a consistent and scalable composite measure of SDG
baselines for 149 nations. The primary findings from the SDG index data are as
follows: The SDGs need adequate political commitment at the highest levels.
(Alvarez-Risco et al.)
The literature suggests that future engineers will need a variety of sustainability
skills to support the SDGs, even if there are several ways to classify and prioritise
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these skills based on the perspectives of the researchers. Studies on the fundamental
skills are quite rare, especially in the field of engineering.
The SDGs require the help of engineers. As far as we are aware, no prior studies in
engineering education have looked at this issue from the viewpoints of numerous
stakeholders at the European level.
Given these data, it would seem that additional research is necessary to close this
knowledge gap and look at this topic from several angles.
We felt compelled to respond to three questions regarding the engineering skills
required to fulfil the SDGs:
1. To create a list of the skills of key stakeholders.
2. To assess our results against prior research.
3. To identify different stakeholder perspectives
Academics, employers, and students were the three stakeholders in engineering
education whose viewpoints were sought after for the study. We also planned to
encourage conversation on the issue by encouraging brainstorming sessions,
discussion, and perhaps even debate. As a result, focus groups were determined to be
the most effective method of investigation and a qualitative research strategy was
adopted (Creswell 2013). The outputs from the focus groups were coded (Corbin and
Strauss.,1990) to produce a full list of competency needs.
We next decided to relate our findings to the UNSECO.
(Beagon et al.).
This paper's goal is to conduct a systematic literature review to identify the current
trends in RE education at the secondary school level, to analyse the flaws in those
trends and the instructional approaches currently being used to teach RE-related
subjects, and to propose a model based on variables that can affect how RE
education is developed and integrated into secondary school curricula. The preferred
reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) method was
used for the systematic literature review to identify existing research on the role of
education in secondary schools in promoting RE and sustainable development, as
well as to identify available secondary education/curricula on RE/sustainable
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development.
(Hoque et al.)
Students leading students – a qualitative study exploring a student led model for
engagement with the sustainable development goals
Higher education institutions are crucial in equipping student leaders with the
abilities and information needed to plan the societal changes that the Sustainable
Development Goals of the United Nations have called for. In order to understand the
experiences of students who took on the responsibility of taking on leadership
positions in organising the SDG activities, the research seeks to interact with the
student leaders of the Sustainable Development Goals Alliance at the University of
Calgary. The results of the entire research showed that taking on leadership roles in
SDGA enabled students to enhance their engagement with the SDGs and overcome
obstacles like a lack of understanding. This was done by conducting a semi-
structured interview with the participants to ask them to share something about thei
r learnings and overall development.
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(Lee, B., Liu, K., Warnock, T.S., Kim, M.O. and Skett, S.,2022)
The SDGs place a strong focus on "inclusion," hence the idea of social inclusion
includes the objective of giving disabled people chances, integrating them, and
enabling them to participate in their new environment. Investigating the role of
information and communication technology (ICT) in the social inclusion of disabled
young people in Lebanon is the aim of this study, which is grounded in the capacity
theory. According to the research article, by addressing a few aspects, such as the
nature of the condition and other personal traits of impaired persons, smart
technologies can increase social inclusion. The results of this study could assist
developing countries in leading to a more sustainable and inclusive world through
social inclusion of ICTs in a modern society characterised by an expanding role for
them.
(Harb, B. and Sidani, D.,2022)
This paper states that the future belongs to youth and with them lies the fate of the
world. Youth are change agents, and their perspectives are important in attaining
long-term sustainability. However, progress is uneven due to factors such as low
political awareness and inclusion, significant levels of poverty, and discrimination.
The outcomes of this study should encourage Asia's policymakers to increase their
focus on youth as a resource for Sustainable development, as well as to plan and
involve their opinions by fostering research and entrepreneurship opportunities.
In order to determine whether and how business schools around the world have been
involving their students in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), both inside
and outside of the classroom, from the SDGs' adoption in 2015 until mid-2020, this
article will look at how business schools have done so. The majority of schools are
not involving their students in the SDGs, even though there are a rising number of
creative strategies that might serve as the framework for how management education
addresses the SDGs in the future. The majority of those institutions lack any
indication that it is either included into the fundamentals of student learning or is
being treated in an interdisciplinary way. The SDGs aren't being introduced to
business graduates in a way that connects them to "business as usual."
(Weybrecht, G.,2021)
Leaders in higher education have not yet reached their full potential for a sustainable
future. In order to spark interest and increase understanding that sustainably oriented
universities are actually feasible and that higher education needs to play a much
larger role when nations discuss their future, this paper will concentrate on UN
developments and the long history of university involvement in sustainability.
History says that there have been calls from within the university to take some
important steps to move towards sustainable development which entails more than
just educating about sustainability. The international community's requests for higher
education to be involved in policymaking rather than just execution have been
restricted, and the full potential of higher education institutions employing all
opportunities, such as becoming living laboratory for sustainability, has not yet been
fulfilled. Currently, demands for participation are frequently confined to training and
study when scientific proof is required. In order to strengthen higher education's role
in the quest of a brighter future, science and research would be used as a neutral
foundation for decision-making and policy formulation. Sustainability entrenched
throughout all university streams can assist institutions in serving as a real example
of the potential of sustainability at work.
Reduced Inequalities
(Nalani et al.)
Climate Action
(Devine-Wright et al.)
Quality Education
Every student should have access to pathways to college, jobs that support a family,
and the middle class through the current K-12 educational system in the United
States. Even though some people can say this, not everyone can. All parties
involved- parents, educators, policymakers, researchers, and advocates -must
struggle with the unpleasant truths if America is ever to have a public school system
that offers equal access to these opportunities. A very explicit consideration of racial
and income equity in policymaking is necessary to move toward the goal of shared
prosperity. To remove institutional, structural, and systematic barriers to opportunity,
this work is essential.
The policies that will benefit all Americans and open doors to opportunities must be
clearly envisioned by upcoming presidential administrations. Meet the needs of
current workforce is undoubtedly crucial, but national leaders also need to consider
the more than 50 million students enrolled in government schools who intend to
attend college or find rewarding employment after they complete their K-12
education. It is time for a strong, clear K-12 education platform that explicitly
considers race equity in all policies, helps students get ready for instituation and the
workforce, modernises, and improve teaching, significantly boosts a country’s share
in education, and adopts a balanced strategy for establishing and assisting charter
schools to give parents more options. To improve the standard of education for each
student attending a public school, leaders at all levels should concentrate on these
issues.
People have developed the idea that getting an education can improve their quality of
life. Quality education can be achieved if the quality and effectiveness of the
education system are improved.. Teachers make a significant contribution to
improving the education system. quality perception, professional freedom,
professional ethics, organizing student learning opportunities, managing student
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(Walker)
Education and skill development plays a significant role in the broader field of
human capital. Data on literacy from the 2011 census gives us a quick overview of
the state of education today. However, literacy is not only aspect of education. The
RTE (Right to Education) Act serves as the foundation of Indian education.
However, it is the various education policies that have been mapped out since
Independence that have contributed to the historical evolution of the Indian
educational system. These policies appear to have produced a variety of results.
There is a lot of room for development still. Every level of the Indian educational
system is the target of numerous government initiatives. These days, the higher
education system is given more attention. The Kasturirangan report, or the draught of
a new educational policy, is the most recent development in the field of education. It
perfectly encapsulates the urgent need for educational reform. India’s contemporary
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educational system urgently needs to be updated. The draught new education policy
(NEP) is the ideal time to reflect on the country’s history, accomplishments, and
concerns while also outlining a cutting-edge educational strategy for India in the
twenty-first century.
(Hegadekatti)
A thorough evaluation of the literature on Industry 4.0 and Open Innovation has
been provided in this paper. Since 2015, the interest in research outputs has
increased, which indicates that these topics are receiving more attention. A search
was conducted on the Scopus database, which helped 50 papers be found. They were
initially examined using descriptive statistics .After a thorough review, we were able
to isolate three main themes that correspond to numerous trends: innovation,
smartness, and sustainability. Additionally, a theme related to OI or general
collaboration emerged. Multiple case studies involving three companies in the Italian food
supply chain confirmed these trends. Results from multiple case studies also identified a
fourth trend unique to the food industry: health trends. After discussion, the three companies
surveyed placed high priority on creating functional foods, healthier foods (especially
for the company), and packaging that protects food quality while protecting the
environment. It became clear that there is This issue falls under the food safety
strand of research, so future research can explore how Industry 4.0 technologies can
be used to ensure food safety.
(Bigliardi et al.)
From a broad perspective, the paper results in two major contributions. It starts by
thoroughly reviewing the text on the subjects under investigation. The 2nd refers to
the use of a so many numbers of case study to investigate how players at various
levels of the food supply chain apply open innovation strategies differently. In this
context, upstream companies participate in the inbound OI process, food companies
in the middle of the supply chain use both inbound and outbound methods, and
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(Bigliardi et al.)
Such journals attempt to measure how much infrastructure affects trading costs and
profits. It proposes a variant of the EC framework that allows country-specific
variables to be identified separately from country-specific fixed effects. This white
Education must meet individual needs and demands. At public schools, tuition is
free, but students are required to provide their own uniforms, school bags, stationery,
and transportation. It makes it harder for people living in poverty to meet these
requirements. They usually expect girls to do household chores and take care of
siblings while their parents go to work.The primary goal of poverty-stricken families
is to be able to meet their basic needs. It is to create a source of income. The
educational opportunities that societies provide to those living in poverty depend on
access to schools and the quality they provide in the form of adequate infrastructure,
competent, competent and skilled teachers, and comfortable learning environments.
are inadequate in terms of access to senior education for The role of international
organizations, private schools and non-governmental organizations is important but
limited and Considered marginal at best, state responsibility remains paramount. To
promote the education of people living in poverty, we need to provide financial
support, infrastructure, public facilities, creative activities, educational strategies, and
appropriate teaching and learning methods in schools so that they feel motivated to
learn.
The marketing campaign of Healthy Diets prepared with the aid of using FAO
require motion – oriented, now no longer only informing the overall public, as an
alternative urging them to react and interact with the five targets: placed the
marginalized and unnoticed on the pinnacle of the priorities, make certain every
body has get entry to We provide nutritious meals at reasonable prices, reduce food
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waste, and prioritize sustainable varieties of plants and nutrients for sale. These goals
form the framework of the Strategic Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030. World Food Day
on 16 October 2019 provided the platform for FAO to publish its agenda. But the
discussion will benefit from your engagement through September and October 2019
Specifically, this study uses time series data covering the period 1990 to 2009 to
examine how India`s dramatic trade liberalization in 1991 affected gender labor
force participation. In other words, there is a positive correlation between trade
liberalization and gender equality in the labor market. The results also show that
economic growth reduces gender inequality in the labor market. Furthermore, the
papr shows that as the proportion of girls enrolled in tertiary education increases,
male and female labor force participation rates decline.
These results indicate that increasing access to tertiary education is one possible
reason On the decline in female labor force participation in India over time. In
particular, these effects may be stronger than the positive effects of trade
liberalization and economic growth on gender equality in the labor market. Trade
liberalization therefore not only reduces gender labor force participation directly, but
also indirectly through economic growth. The paper's results suggest that trade
liberalization in India not only boosted economic growth, but also narrowed the
gender gap in labor force participation.
In other words, India's decision to introduce trade liberalization boosted economic
growth and promoted gender equality in two dimensions: the labor market and
education. Therefore, India must continue to pursue policies that further increase
trade openness
Khokhar, S. (2018)
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The survey showed that most of the workers who worked in the sanitation sector
migrated from rural areas. They had various problems accessing basic facilities such
as electricity, running water and toilets. Most workers are forced to work without
protective equipment and most report frequent accidents. It was also reported that
most workers had no access to medical facilities or financial assistance when faced
with serious health problems.
Governments should provide basic services such as: Plumber housing, electricity,
water, sanitary, working on plumbing. Governments should also provide safety
equipment to sanitary workers to reduce accidents and fatalities. Governments
should introduce modern technology to improve conditions for sanitation workers
Health and life insurance, as well as free medical facilities, should be provided by
governments to health workers. Also, construction sites should be provided with
basic facilities so that sanitation workers can use toilets and do not affect their health.
Another important point is that governments should organize training programs for
sanitation workers before they participate in sanitation work so that the number of
fatalities can be reduced. Governments should therefore focus on the needs of
sanitation workers and meet their basic
(Ghosh Roy, 2017)
There was a positive relationship between people's ability and will. This applies to
most employees Fourth quadrant, I. H. “Champion” means having both the skill and
the will to be productive. Some of the respondents labeled as “champions” scored
very high on both variables. ability and will. Such employees not only ensure high
productivity, but also motivate other employees to help them learn more skills and
ways of working.
Some employees turned out to be either 'defendants' or 'supporters' and were shown
to be both They lack the necessary skills or the desire to use them effectively.There
seems to be a high degree of cooperation between superiors and subordinates.Some
staff had better skills compared to their willingness to use those skills. In some
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cases, employee skills were low compared to their willingness to use their skills.
These employees appear to be in need of some sort of training or refresher course to
bring their skills up to par. Each employee's competencies Her mapping showed the
attributes, skills, and levels of knowledge that the employee possessed.
In addition, ratings of various parameters ranging from very low scores to very high
scores were presented along with ratings of HOD. Analysis of her three-variable total
scores for all parameters revealed each respondent's level of leadership competence.
possibility was also confirmed. A gap analysis conducted based on the expected and
actual performance of each parameter revealed the strengths and weaknesses of the
respondents.
(Lenka, 2019)
Analyzing air quality in Delhi, the main pollutants are particulate matter and nitrogen
oxides. Other pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and ozone are
acceptable. Pollution levels are increasing at an alarming rate and if this trend
continues, Delhi will face many climate challenges due to high concentrations of
particulate matter and NOx, which react with other pollutants such as O3. leading to
the formation of more harmful contaminants in (ozone). Formed by the presence of
CO, NOx, VOCs, and CH4 (from CNG and landfills).
Delhi's particulate matter concentration is three times the permissible limit, resulting
in urban haze and rural smoke, ultimately resulting in a super-region composed of
sulfates, nitrogen and hundreds of organic matter, soot. and transcontinental plumes
(Ramathan, 2009). Particulate matter tends to reflect back the sunlight into space
before it reaches the earth's layer, helping to cool the surfaces. Particulate matter
increases the scatering and absorption of solar radiation, creating thinner clouds and
reducing precipitation efficiency.
These include a sharp Decrease in solar radiation reaching the earth's surface and
corresponding increase in solar heat in the atmosphere, changes in the thermal
structure of the atmosphere, cooling of the earth's surface, collapse and suppression
of regional circulation systems such as monsoons, and It leads to decreased
efficiency.
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(Kumar, 2018)
Research Methodology
Objective
The objective of this research was to understand the awareness among people
regarding the sustainable development goals
1. Examine the level of awareness of the 17 SDGs among different age group.
Awareness:
Null hypothesis: There is no significant relationship between professions and awareness for
SDGs.
Alternative hypothesis: There is a significant relationship between professions and
awareness for SDGs.
Result: since p value is greater than 0.05, so we will accept the null hypothesis. Hence, we
can say there is no significant relationship between professions and awareness for SDGs.
Null Hypothesis: There is no significant relationship between gender and implications for
SDGs.
Alternative Hypothesis: There is a significant relationship between gender and implications
for SDGs.
Result: Since p value is greater than 0.05, so we will accept the null hypothesis. Hence, we
can say there is no significant relationship between gender and its implications for SDGs.
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Null Hypothesis: There is no difference in awareness of SDGs between different age groups.
Alternate Hypothesis: There is a difference in awareness of SDGs between age groups.
Result: since p value is more than 0.05, so we will accept the null hypothesis. Hence, we can
say there is no significant relationship between gender and its implications for SDGs.
Null Hypothesis: There is no difference in awareness between genders for SDGs. Alternative
Hypothesis: There is a difference in awareness between genders for SDGs.
Result: since p value is greater than 0.05we will accept our null hence we can say that there
is no difference in awareness between genders for SDGs.
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Discussion
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations are a global call
to action to eliminate poverty, safeguard the environment, and ensure that all people
live in peace and prosperity. The 17 goals represent a global agenda for countries,
businesses, and individuals to collaborate on in order to build a better future for all.
The objectives range from ending poverty to promoting gender equality and
environmental protection. This research paper will explore the responses of 126
applicants to a survey about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The survey
asked questions about their knowledge, attitudes, and actions in relation to the SDGs.
The research will analyze the responses to identify patterns and trends in how people
perceive and interact with the SDGs. It will also explore how different
demographics, such as age, gender, and education level, influence people’s attitudes
and actions. The research will also include a discussion of the implications of the
findings for organizations, governments, and individuals in terms of how they can
work together to achieve the SDGs
For this discussion, a survey was conducted with 126 applicants to assess their
awareness and implications of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The survey
asked respondents to rate their awareness of each of the 17 goals on a scale of 1 to 5,
with 1 being “Strongly agree” and 5 being “Strongly disagree.” The survey also
asked respondents to rate their understanding of the implications of each goal on a
scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being “strongly agree” and 5 being “Strongly Disagree.” The
results of the survey showed that respondents had varying levels of awareness and
understanding of the SDGs. Overall, respondents had the highest levels of awareness
for Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
Respondents had the lowest levels of awareness for Goal 12 (Responsible
Consumption and Production), Goal 13 (Climate Action), and Goal 17 (Partnerships
for the Goals). The results also showed that respondents had varying levels of
understanding of the implications of the SDGs. Again, respondents had the highest
levels of understanding for Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice,
and Strong Institutions). Respondents had the lowest levels of understanding for
Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), Goal 13 (Climate Action), and
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Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). This survey provides valuable insight into the
public’s awareness and understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
There is still a need to raise public awareness and understanding of the goals, and the
implications of them, to ensure that everyone can contribute to achieving these goals.
For the analysis we used SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). It is a
powerful statistical software package used by researchers in various fields of study.
It is used to analyze and interpret data to answer research questions. It is also used to
create visualizations, such as graphs and charts, to illustrate data and help draw
conclusions. This can be used for a variety of statistical analyses, from basic
descriptive statistics to complex multivariate analyses.
Limitations
The sustainable development goals (SDGs) are an ambitious set of 17 global goals
set forth by the United Nations to ensure that the world can become a more
sustainable, equitable, and environmentally sound place for future generations.
While there is growing awareness and support for achieving the SDGs, there are
some critical research limitations that must be addressed in order to help propel the
goals forward. This paper will discuss some of the main research-related limitations
of the SDGs and will explain why overcoming these obstacles is integral for the
success of the SDGs.
The first major limitation for research related to the SDGs is the lack of reliable data.
As the SDGs require collaboration between nations, agencies, and stakeholders, it is
essential that accurate data be collected, analyzed, and integrated properly so that
effective goals and strategies can be pursued. Without reliable and up-to-date data,
policy makers and researchers will be unable to accurately assess the current and
potential impacts of the SDGs. Additionally, this lack of reliable data means that
there may be gaps in our understanding of the progress made towards achieving the
SDGs and what actions need to be taken to further ensure the SDGs’ success.
The second major limitation is related to the fact that research related to the SDGs is
often hampered by a lack of funding. This can be problematic because in order to
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make forward progress with the SDGs, many research initiatives must be conducted.
These initiatives require investment from both the public and private sector, as well
as an adequate amount of resources dedicated to their success. Without these types of
investments, many of the research projects will be unable to be completed or may be
ineffective in its findings.
The third limitation is due to the sheer scope and complexity of the SDGs. With 17
goals, 169 specific targets, and hundreds of indicators, analysis related to the SDGs
can be particularly challenging. This complexity can lead to difficulties in
connecting the research to the overall goal of achieving sustainable development. As
such, it becomes more difficult to determine how the research can be used to make
progress on the SDGs and how to apply the concepts in other contexts.
Finally, many of the individual SDGs have a wide range of potential solutions. There
is not just one way to achieve a particular goal, and this presents both advantages and
challenges when it comes to research. Having multiple potential solutions means that
a wide variety of research must be conducted in order to determine which solutions
will be the most beneficial in any given situation. This can be difficult because it can
be time and resource consuming to study multiple solutions and ensure that the most
effective and efficient choice is chosen.
Conclusion
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global agenda for achieving a
better and more sustainable future for all. From poverty eradication to climate
change, the SDGs provide a comprehensive roadmap for the world to achieve a more
equitable and prosperous future. They are a powerful tool for economic, social and
environmental progress, and, when implemented, can deliver dramatic benefits to all
people, especially those living at the bottom of the economic ladder.
While there have been some successes in recent years in meeting some of the SDGs,
there is still much work to be done. The goals are ambitious, and with constantly
changing global circumstances, it can be difficult to stay on track. Therefore, to
ensure that the SDGs are achieved, it is essential that the research and analysis of the
goals continues for the foreseeable future.
One potential area of research would be looking into the effectiveness of incentive-
based strategies for achieving the SDGs. Research could examine the incentives
offered by governments, international organisations and private sector actors, and
how successful they have been in promoting and achieving the SDGs. Incentive-
based strategies could include government subsidies or direct incentives, grants and
other forms of financial and non-financial support, or private sector initiatives such
as carbon pricing and emissions trading schemes.
Another focus of research could be how the SDGs interact with other frameworks
and policies, such as the Paris Climate Agreement or the 2030 agenda. Much of the
prior research on the SDGs has looked at them in isolation, which ignores the
interconnections and complexities of the various global issues that the SDGs seek to
address. Analyzing and understanding how the SDGs interact with a variety of other
policies could help inform and improve their effectiveness.
Finally, research should also investigate specific regional and national contexts to
identify the challenges and opportunities for achieving the SDGs. Analysis should
include both rural and urban areas, as well as various socio-economic backgrounds.
Understanding the different obstacles and opportunities that exist on the ground will
be key to creating effective, tailored solutions that meet the SDGs in the most
efficient and effective manner.
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