SDG'S Flashcards
what goals are there
goal 1 - no poverty goal 2 - zero hunger goal 3 - good health & wellbeing goal 4 - quality education goal 5 - gender equality goal 6 - clean water and sanitation goal 8 - decent work & economic growth goal 16 - peace, justice & strong institutions
description of goal 1
no poverty
This SDG aims to eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere by 2030, where extreme poverty is measured as living on less than US $1.25 a day.
It also aims to ensure all people have equal rights and access to appropriate social protection systems ( floors) as well as services such as essential services, natural resources and financial services (including microfinance).
why goal 1 is important
no poverty
poverty is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality rates in developing countries. poverty is about deprivation. when individuals and families are poor, they are unable to purchase food, clothing, healthcare, shelter and education. those living in poverty lack opportunities to participate in making decisions that affect their lives and that of their community. poverty is the main factor contributing to low levels of literacy, high death rates from infectious diseases such as measles and malaria.
chronic poverty
where people spend most of their lifetime in poverty and it is passed onto their children
social protection measures
measures that are put in place to prevent individuals and families from suffering from poverty as a result of a crisis or other unexpected event. they include healthcare, income security for children, those who become sick or disabled and the elderly
Description of goal 2
zero hunger
This SDG aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition, by ensuring all people, especially children, the poor, pregnant/lactating females, the elderly and those in vulnerable situations have access to safe, nutritious food all year round.
It also aims to improve sustainable agricultural productivity including adapting to climate change and extreme weather conditions.
It also aims to address trade restrictions that disadvantage farmers, particularly in developing countries.
why is goal 2 important
zero hunger
good nutrition is essential for health and optimal growth and while there have been improvements in the number of people suffering from hunger and malnutrition, it continuous to be one of the worlds most serious health problems. hunger and malnutrition are the biggest contributors to child mortality, it also weakens the immune systems and children become too weak to fight off diseases.
under nutrition
is when people do not have enough food to meet there daily energy requirements.
malnutrition
is when there is lack of specific nutrients required for the body to function efficiently. individuals may not be consuming the required range of nutrients, which may put there health at risk.
food security
when all people can obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly through non-emergency sources.
description of goal 3
good health and well being
This SDG aims to improve physical and mental health and well-being in all countries, by reducing morbidity and mortality due to common causes.
It aims to reduce maternal, infant, under-5 mortality, as well as premature mortality from both non-communicable and communicable diseases (such as AIDS, malaria and water-borne diseases).
It also aims to reduce injuries and deaths from road trauma as well as address substance abuse (such as narcotics and alcohol).
It also aims to ensure universal health coverage (including healthcare, medications and vaccines) and universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services (including family planning).
importance of goal 3
good health and well being
As millions of people still die globally from mainly preventable causes such as communicable (eg. HIV/AIDs and malaria) and non-communicable diseases (eg. cardiovascular disease).
Maternal mortality rates are high in many developing countries, often due to reduced access to adequate antenatal healthcare.
Infant and child mortality rates are still high in many developing countries, which could usually be prevented with improved access to safe water, nutritious food, healthcare and vaccines. Children are the future of society and the economy.
Mental health conditions, road trauma and harmful substance use contribute significantly to the global burden of disease, particularly in young people.
maternal mortality
refers to the number of mothers who die as a result of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
description of goal 4
quality education
This SDG aims to ensure all girls and boys have access to quality education from pre-primary through to tertiary. This means completion of free primary and secondary education.
It aims to ensure all people receive education to ensure numeracy and literacy, including the vulnerable (such as those with disabilities and indigenous peoples).
It also aims to increase skills for employment and decent jobs.
To ensure quality education, this SDG aims to upgrade education facilities including the supply of qualified teachers.
importance of goal 4
quality education
Whilst progress has been made in achieving universal primary education, there are still millions of children, in developing countries, who do not attend school and have low literacy and numeracy skills.
Reduced literacy and numeracy often results in reducing ability to have meaningful paid employment, resulting in poverty.
Reduced levels of education often means low levels of health literacy, increasing chance of illness and disease.
Girls and women are less likely to receive an education, at all levels, further contributing to gender in-equality and poverty.
Increased universal education at all levels, increases ability to earn income, reduce poverty and improve countries’ ability to provide for its citizens, helping achieve sustainable human development.
