SDG BASICS

What is SDG1?

no poverty, taking action to end poverty and inequality within and among countries

What are the features of SDG1? (3)

eradicate extreme poverty (PPP$2.15 a day), reduce population living in poverty by at least half, implement national social protection systems

What is SDG2?

zero hunger, to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by making sure all people have access to nutritious food all year round from promoting sustainable agriculture

What are features of SDG2? (3)

end hunger and ensure all people have access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food year round, end all forms of malnutrition, improve agricultural practices

What is SDG3?

good health and wellbeing, to promote physical and mental health and wellbeing and extend life expectancy by addressing the major causes of morbidity and mortality

What are the features of SDG3? (10)

reduce maternal mortality, end preventable deaths of infants and children under 5, end epidemics of communicable diseases, reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases including mental health, strengthen prevention and treatment of substance abuse, halve death and injury from road accidents, universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, achieve universal health coverage, strengthen implementation of WHO framework convention on tobacco control, increase investment in healthcare

What is SDG4?

quality education, addressing the need for all children to have equal access to quality education so they can develop the vocational skills needed for employment

What are features of SDG 4? (6)

ensure all children have equal access to quality primary and secondary education, ensure all adults have equal access to affordable and quality tertiary education, increase the number of youth with relevant skills for employment, ensure all youth have adequate literacy and numeracy skills, increase number of qualified teachers, build and upgrade education facilities

What is SDG5?

gender equality, end discrimination and violence against women and girls by addressing the barriers that exist to gender equality

What are features of SDG5? (4)

end all discrimination against women, end all violence against women, eliminate harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation, ensure women can access sexual and reproductive healthcare services

What is SDG6?

clean water and sanitation, ensuring all people have access to clean water and adequate sanitation

What are features of SDG6? (3)

ensure everyone has access to safe drinking water, improve water quality by reducing pollution, use water efficiently and sustainably

What is SDG12?

responsible consumption and production, promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns in order to sustain the livelihoods of current and future generations

What are key features of SDG12? (5)

implement policies to support sustainable consumption and production, efficient use of natural resources, reduce food waste, responsible management of chemicals, reduce reliance on fossil fuels

Explain the importance of the SDG’s

they tackle large global challenges such as poverty, climate change and inequality, which prevent individuals and countries from moving forward with human development sustainably