Sustainable Development Goals Flashcards
Sustainable Development Goals
What are they?
A collection of 17 global goals established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 as a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all”.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - AIM
To address critical global challenges like poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.
SDGs
Why are the SDGs important?
Unified Vision (provide a global framework to address humanity’s most pressing challenges)
Measurable Progress
Systems Approach (recognize that issues are intertwined)
Ending Poverty and Inequality
Planetary Health
A Sustainable Economic Model
Universal Rights
Peace and Justice
Governments, Businesses, and Civil Society
Global and Local Action
principles of sustainable development
- Intergenerational Equity
- Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
- Integration of Environmental, Social, and Economic Concerns
- Precautionary Principle
- Polluter Pays Principle
- Public Participation and Transparency
- Poverty Eradication
- Cooperation and Collaboration
Intergenerational Equity principle of sustainable development
principle that present generations should use resources and manage the environment in a way that safeguards the well-being of future generations
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources - principle of sustainable development
Ensuring that resources are utilized at a rate that allows for their regeneration and avoids long-term depletion or irreversible damage.
Integration of Environmental, Social, and Economic Concerns - principle of sustainable development
Sustainable development necessitates balancing economic growth with environmental protection and social progress. These aspects should not be viewed in isolation but rather as interconnected.
The Precautionary Principle of sustainable development
States that if an action or policy might cause severe or irreversible harm to the environment, we should take a cautious approach, even if the scientific evidence is not fully established.
Polluter Pays Principle of sustainable development
Holds that the entity responsible for environmental pollution should bear the costs of preventing or mitigating that pollution
Public Participation and Transparency - principle of sustainable development
Emphasizes the importance of involving citizens in decision-making processes affecting the environment and sustainability. Access to information is crucial for informed participation.
Poverty Eradication - principle of sustainable development
Recognizes that poverty is a major driver of unsustainable practices and exacerbates environmental degradation. Sustainable development aims to address the root causes of poverty.
Cooperation and Collaboration - principle of sustainable development
Sustainable development often involves addressing issues that transcend borders, jurisdictions, and sectors. Effective partnerships at local, regional, and international levels are essential to success.
