SDG's Flashcards
SDG? - Sustainable Development Goal
- Also known as Global Goals.
- Initiated by the United Nation in 2015 with the goal and intention to end poverty and protect the planet, so that people can live in peace and prosperity.
- The 17 SDG’s are integrated which means any influence outcome or application to 1 goal will affect the others.
- Works to end poverty, hunger, AIDS/HIV and discrimination against women and girls.
Goal 3 - Good health and well-being
Aim: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Overview: Addressing health disparities and strengthening health systems to create healthier societies worldwide
=> By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births. (Target 3.1)
=> Target 3.1: The global maternal mortality ratio decreased only from 227 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2015 to 223 in 2020, still over three times higher than the target of 70 maternal deaths by 2030. (Target 3.1)
Goal 4 - Quality education
Aim: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Overview: Seeks to empower individuals, reduce inequalities, and foster sustainable development worldwide by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of gender, socioeconomic status, or location, have access to high-quality education.
=> By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes (Target 4.1)
=> Between 2015 and 2021, the school completion rate increased from 85% to 87% in primary, from 74% to 77% in lower secondary and from 54% in 2015 to 58% in upper secondary education. (Target 4.1)
Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Aim: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Overview: To reduce poverty, enhance social inclusion, and contribute to overall global prosperity and well-being by fostering entrepreneurship, job creation, and innovation.
=> Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries. (Target 8.1)
=> Following a sharp decline of 4.1% in 2020, global real GDP per capita increased by 5.0% in 2021.(Target 5.1)
Goal 10 - Reduced inequality
Aim: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Overview: Requires concerted efforts to create a more just and equitable world for all by enhancing social protection systems, facilitating safe and orderly migration, and encouraging policies that promote equality.
=> By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average. (Target 10.1)
=> Across 119 countries with data available prior to the pandemic, more than half of them have achieved income growth of the bottom 40% of the population at a rate higher than the national average. (Target 10.1)
Goal 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Aim: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Overview: To create cities and communities where people can live healthy, prosperous lives while minimising their ecological footprint and preserving resources for future generations by reducing the environmental impact of cities, providing access to safe and affordable housing, enhancing public transport systems and ensuring green spaces.
=> By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums. (Target 11.1)
=> As of 2022, nearly 1.1 billion people lived in slums or slum-like conditions in urban areas, with an additional 2 billion expected to live in slums or slum-like conditions over the next 30 years. (Target 11.1)
Goal 17 - Partnerships to Achieve the Goal
Aim: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Overview: To enhance capacity-building, promote technology transfer, and support sustainable development efforts worldwide.
=> Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources. (Target 17.3)
=> In 2022, financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources reported by 101 bilateral and multilateral providers amounted to $276.6 billion in official resources, $55.3 billion mobilized from private finance and $10.2 billion from private grants for development.
Barriers: Lack of political will
Achieving the SDGs requires a strong commitment and leadership from governments, but many governments may lack the political will to implement the necessary policies and strategies.
(corrupt power)
Barrier: Limited access to technology and infrastructure
Many developing countries lack access to basic infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and water, which makes it difficult to implement the necessary policies and programs.
(lack of roads + buildings, or health care workers cant get our of centres to go into the community and help/give immunisations)
Barrier: Inadequate financing
Funding is critical to achieve the SDGs, but many developing countries and marginalized communities may not have access to adequate financial resources.
(healthcare costs)
Barrier: Lack of awareness and understanding
Many people may not be aware of the SDGs or their importance, which can lead to a lack of support and action towards achieving them.
(government might have a system in place that people might not be aware of)
