Lecture 1: Introduction

Question 1

what is the SDGs?

Answer 1

sustainable development goals
- established in 2015 by united nations, intended to be achieved by 2030
- is 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all

Question 2

what is the purpose of the SDGs?

Answer 2

global call to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice as well as promote partnership between nations, governments, private sector and society

Question 3

how do the SDGs differ from other public health frameworks?

Answer 3

• covers a broad range of social, economic, and environmental developmental issues.
• looks beyond health and looks beyond individuals
• incorporated a global perspectives

Question 4

strengths and weaknesses of the SDGs?

Answer 4

strengths
- comprehensive
- interconnected
- inclusive
- universally applicable

weaknesses
- too broad
- implementation challenges
- vague metrics
- lack of indigenous perspectives

Question 5

an example of the interconnectedness?

Answer 5

3: good health and wellbeing
- health lives and wellbeing, maternal and child mortality, AIDS and malaria, universal health coverage

6: clean water and sanitation
- availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation

2: zero hunger
- food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture

improvements in one of these can have improvements in others. e.g. improved water quality = improved health