SDG 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 13. Flashcards
SDG 1 reasons why
Because hundreds of millions of people still live in extreme poverty
Because ¼ children under 5 has inadequate height for their age i.e. stunted growth
Because 1/5 people live on less than $1.25 per day
= Poor standard of living and ↑ risk of poor health
SDG 1 key features
Eradicate extreme poverty (those living on less than $1.90/day)
Implement social protection systems
SDG 2 reasons why
Because hundreds of millions of people are undernourished
Because poor nutrition causes nearly half of deaths in children under 5 and ¼ children have stunted growth
Because agriculture is the largest employer in the world
SDG 2 key features
End all forms of malnutrition
Double agricultural productivity
End hunger and ensure access to nutritious and sufficient food
SDG 4 reasons why
Because 57 million children remain out of school
Because 50% of out of school children live in areas of conflict
Because 103 million youth lack basic literacy skills (60% of these are women)
SDG 4 key features
All girls and boys complete free, quality primary and secondary education
Increase the number of people with skills for employment
Ensure all people have adequate numeracy and literacy skills
Increase number of qualified teachers
SDG 5 reasons why
Because adolescent girls, aged 10 to 19, are more likely to die from AIDS than any other cause
Because 1/3 of countries in developing regions do not have gender parity in primary education
Because women represent smaller proportion of workforce
SDG 5 key features
End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls
End all forms of violence against women and girls
Eliminate harmful practices (e.g. forced marriage, female genital mutilation)
Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health
Adopt policies and legislation to support gender equality and empowerment of women
SDG 6 reasons why
Because hundreds of millions of people still without access to clean drinking water
Because over a billion people source drinking water that is contaminated with faecal matter
Because 2.4 billion people lack access to basic sanitation (e.g. toilet)
Because almost 1000 children die each day from preventable diarrhoeal diseases
SDG 6 key features
Universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water
Access to adequate sanitation and hygiene for all
Support local communities in water and sanitation management
SDG 13 reasons why
Because global temperatures are rising resulting in rising sea levels and reduced agricultural productivity
Because global emissions of CO2 have increased by nearly 50% since 1990
SDG 13 key features
Strengthen resilience and capacity of all countries to adapt to natural disasters
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
Improve education of people to take actions that reduce/prevent environmental degradation
