MDGs and SDGs Flashcards
When was MDGs established and was predicted to be completed?
Established in 2000, predicted to be completed by 2015.
What does MDGs stand for?
Millenium Development Goals
When was SDGs established and was predicted to be completed?
Established in 2015, predicted to be completed by 2030.
What does SDGs stand for?
Sustainable Development Goals
Who was it published by and why?
Published by United Nations, as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the plant, and ensure that by 2030, all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
3 similarities between MDGs and SDGs
- Both aim to improve wellbeing
- Both are global efforts where countries globally work together
- Both set by United Nations
3 differences between MDGs and SDGs
- MDGs has 8 goals and SDGs has 17 goals
- MDGs focused mainly on developing countries/ LEDCs, and SDGs apply to all countries, both LEDCs and MEDCs
- MDGs mainly focused on poverty, health and education, and SDGs cover a broader range including climate change and economic growth
What are two countries working towards achieving SDG goals?
Madagascar and Liberia
What is the goal trying to be achieved, the project and the reason for the project in Madagascar.
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Project: Implementing renewable energy and aim to ensure 5% of energy is reliable by 2030.
Reason: One of the top 20 countries with the largest number of people unable to access clean fuels and technology
What is the goal trying to be achieved, the project and the reason for the project in Liberia.
Goal 6: Clean water
Project: Increasing access to clean water to decrease infection and disease
Reason: 90% Liberia has limited access to clean drinking water.
What difference could MEDC and LEDC create in terms of wellbeing.
MEDC, we assume will be globally connected, educated, fed, clothed and medicated each day, while many people in LEDCs do not have access to all of these basic human needs.
