Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability

Question 1

Reasons why goal 7 is important

Answer 1

• The achievement of environmental sustainability requires the maintenance of a stable environment that provides resources such as fresh water, food, clean air, wood, fisheries and productive soils, and that protects people from floods, droughts, pest infestations and disease. Therefore it is important that all countries implement the principles of sustainable development into their policies and programs.

Question 2

Purpose

Answer 2

• To maintain the qualities of the physical environment that are considered important for health and human development to ensure they are sustainable for future generations.
• To reduce biodiversity loss and ensure access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation, which are important for promoting health and sustainable human development.
• To improve the lives of people living in slums.