U4 O2 ch 11/12/13 Flashcards
Years of The SDGs
2016 – 2030
Organisation responsible for developing the sustainable development goals
United Nations
The Rationale for the SDGs (3)
- MDGs ended so a new set of goals needed to be developed to continue the work that it started such as reducing extreme poverty.
- Progress in all areas was uneven across regions and countries
- New global challenges had emerged that needed to be considered. Challenges such as increasing conflict, extremism, economic and financial instability, environmental changes
The Objectives of the SDGs (3)
- end extreme poverty (economic)
- fight inequality and injustice (social)
- address climate change. (environmental)
Why is ending extreme poverty an objective (1e)
Extreme poverty means that one struggles to afford basic resources = high number of preventable deaths
Why is fighting inequality and injustice an objective (2e)
- Is about improving the rights and social protection of all people, regardless of personal characteristics such as their race, religion, and gender.
- It is important as all people have the right to receive an education, healthcare, live freely and safely and participate in the life of their community without risk of violence or discrimination.
Why is tackling climate change an objective (1)^(1e)
- To sustain levels of human development
^ The environment is relied on for basic resources and climate change can destroy these = quality of life decreases
What is universal health coverage (UHC) (1)
Ensuring all people have access to quality health services and promotion, regardless of their financial status and where they live.
What are the five areas of imPortance for humanity and the planet (5)
- Prosperity
- People
- Partnership
- Planet
- Peace
[Five areas of imPortance]
Why is People chosen to be important (1)
Need human rights
[Five areas of imPortance]
Why is Planet chosen to be important (1)
Need natural resources
[Five areas of imPortance]
Why is Partnership chosen to be important (1)
High income countries need to help low-income countries
[Five areas of imPortance]
Why is Peace chosen to be important (2)
- Everyone’s h+w will be drastically impacted if they live in a war zone
[Five areas of imPortance]
Why is Prosperity chosen to be important
Need economic growth
Nature of the SDGs (2)
- They are all interconnected, integrated, indivisible.
- Requires collaboration across all sectors and at national, international, regional and local levels
What is the acronym for UN SDGs
New Zealand’s Good Quality Guys Cook Clams
What is SDG 1 and what does it seek to do (1)^(1)
- No poverty
^ Seeks to remove poverty and inequality within and among nations
What is SDG 2 and what does it seek to do (1)^(2)
- Zero Hunger
^ Seeks to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition
^ Ensures all people have access to nutritious food all year round by promoting sustainable agriculture
Define food security
The state in which all persons obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly though local non-emergency sources.
What is SDG 3 and what does it seek to do (1)^(1)
- Good Health and Wellbeing
^ Seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages
What is SDG 4 and what does it seek to do (1)^(2)
- Quality Education
^ Seeks to address the need for girls and boys to have equal access to high quality education at all levels, from pre-primary through to tertiary
^ To develop the vocational skills needed for employment.
What is SDG 5 and what does it seek to do (1)^(1)
- Gender Equality
^ Seeks to end discrimination and violence against women and girls by addressing barriers
What is SDG 6 and what does it seek to do (1)^(1)
- Clean Water and Sanitation
^ Seeks to ensure that all people are able to enjoy clean water and adequate sanitation
What is SDG 13 and what does it seek to do (1)^(1)
- Climate Action
^ Seeks to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts