CE403 - Lecture08 - Sustainable Development Goals
CE403 - Lecture08 - Sustainable Development Goals
CE403 - Lecture08 - Sustainable Development Goals
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Lecture-8:
Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs)
What is sustainable development?
Sustainable development has been defined as development that meets the
needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable development calls for concerted efforts towards building an
inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for people and the planet.
For sustainable development to be achieved, it is crucial to harmonize three
core elements: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental
protection. These elements are interconnected and all are crucial for the well-
being of individuals and societies.
Eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions is an indispensable
requirement for sustainable development. To this end, there must be
promotion of sustainable, inclusive and equitable economic growth, creating
greater opportunities for all, reducing inequalities, raising basic standards of
living, fostering equitable social development and inclusion, and promoting
integrated and sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems.
2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development
On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development — adopted by world leaders in September
2015 at an historic UN Summit — officially came into
force.
Over the next fifteen years, with these new Goals that
universally apply to all, countries will mobilize efforts to
end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle
climate change, while ensuring that no one is left
behind.
“SDGs” and “Agenda 2030”
• The “SDGs” are also known as "Transforming
our World: the2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development" or "2030 Agenda" in short
SDGs are Action for All Countries
The SDGs, also known as Global Goals, build on the
success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
and aim to go further to end all forms of poverty.
The new Goals are unique in that they call for action by
all countries, poor, rich and middle-income to promote
prosperity while protecting the planet.
They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand
with strategies that build economic growth and addresses
a range of social needs including education, health, social
protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate
change and environmental protection.
All Governments to Own SDGs
While the SDGs are not legally binding, governments are
expected to take ownership and establish national
frameworks for the achievement of the 17 Goals.
Countries have the primary responsibility for follow-up
and review of the progress made in implementing the
Goals, which will require quality, accessible and timely
data collection.
Regional follow-up and review will be based on
national-level analyses and contribute to follow-up and
review at the global level.
Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman
The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next 15 years
in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet. All
(Heads of States) are determined:
People
To end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all
human beings can fulfill their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy
environment.
Planet
To protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption
and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action
on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future
generations
Prosperity
To ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that
economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature.
The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next 15 years
in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet. All
(Heads of States) are determined:
Peace
To foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence.
There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without
sustainable development.
Partnership
To mobilize the means required to implement this Agenda through a revitalized
Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, based on a spirit of strengthened
global solidarity, focused in particular on the needs of the poorest and most
vulnerable and with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people.
The Interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals are of
crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new Agenda is realized. If we
realize our ambitions across the full extent of the Agenda, the lives of all will be
profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better.
The Sustainable Development Goals,
SDGs
• 17 Goals
• 169 Targets
• 241 Indicators
The 17 SDGs
Are the SDGs Legally Binding?