The Goal of Sustainable Development

Sustainable is a one of the most popular word in the world now. People talk about sustainable energy, sustainable clothing, sustainable food and…everything about sustainable. Most of people know that to be sustainable is a good way to protect the earth that we are living on. To be sustainable is a good way to stop polluting our environment and make the best use of everything. To be sustainable is a self-comfort for consoling ourselves that we don’t damage the earth too much, we have some goals to achieve by being sustainable.

01.  No Poverty.

ONE in FIVE people in developing regions still live on less than $1.25 a day. And there are millions more who make little more than this daily amount. Poverty is not only meant lack of income and living materials. There are hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic service, social discrimination and exclusion, and the lack of participation in decision-making. To help those people is not only to donate money. Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality – to solve the problem ultimately.

02. Zero Hungry.

The resources that we have are being rapidly degraded. Climate change also effects the resources we depend on – freshwater, soils, oceans, forests and biodiversity. Also more and more rural residents move to cities. All those things challenging our food source. The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.

03.  Good Health and Well-Being.

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. It is about to stop spread of diseases and reduce crime rate.

04. Quality Education.

To ensure and provide quality education means to improving one’s lives and development.

05.  Gender Equality.

Gender equality is a basic human right. It is also a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

06. Clean Water and Sanitation.

People can’t not live without water. Clean water is a living essentials. To ensuring clean water resource can help prevent people from diseases.

07.  Affordable and Clean Energy.

Sustainable energy can stop polluting – it transforms lives, economies and the planet.

08.  Decent Work and Economic Growth.

It means societies should create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs that stimulate the economy while not harming the environment.

09.  Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

10.  Reduced Inequalities.

11.  Sustainable Cities and Communities.

12.  Responsible Consumption.

Get what we need, save the thing that we don’t have to have.

13.  Climate Action.

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

14.  Life Below Water.

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.

15.  Life On Land.

Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.

16.  Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.

17.  Partnerships for the Goals.

Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

Reference: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/