SDGs UNIT 4 AOS 2

WHAT ARE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)?

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the global goals, were developed by the United Nations and commenced in 2016. They direct global action until 2030.

WHY ARE THE SDGs IMPORTANT?

They provide a set of goals and targets that are relevant for all countries, not just low- and middle-income countries. They work together to end poverty and hunger, address diseases and promote health and wellbeing, empower women and girls, tackle climate change, fight inequalities, promote peace and protect human rights. Their achievement is therefore important if improvements in global health and human development are to occur

SDGS THAT ARE IN STUDY DESIGN

1. no poverty

2. zero hunger

3. good health and wellbeing

4. quality education

5. gender equality

6. clean water and sanitation

12. responsible consumption and production

features of SDG 3 - good health and wellbeing

aims to promote physical and mental wellbeing

• reduce maternal mortality, U5MR and deaths from non-communicable disease and communicable disease such as AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis

• achieve universal health coverage including essential medicines and vaccines

• address substance abuse

• reduce deaths from road trauma

• universal access to sexual and reproductive care, family planning and education

features of SDG 1 - no poverty

poverty relates to the deprivation of resources, often as a result of lack of money

this goal aims to ensure that no person is living in less than PPP $3.00 per day by 2030

• ending extreme poverty, which is measured as people living on less than PPP $3.00 per day by 2030.

• reducing the proportion of men, women and children living in poverty by half.

• create social security systems for all people ensuring equal rights and access to essential resources, services, and natural resources

• building the resilience of those in vulnerable situations and reducing exposure to environmental disasters that result in poverty

features of SGD 2 - zero hunger

this goal aims to ensure all people have access to adequate food and end all forms of malnutrition

• end hunger and ensure access for all people, in particular the poor and people in

  vulnerable situations, such as infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food

• end all forms of malnutrition, including under- and over-nutrition, particularly in children under five

• improve farming practices to increase yield

• ensure farming practices are sustainable

features of SDG 4 - quality education

this goal aims for all boys and girls to have access to high quality, free education.

• ensure all adults have equal access to further study

• ensure adequate literacy and numeracy skills for all

• build and upgrade education facilities

• increase the number of qualified teachers

features of SDG 5 - gender equality

this goal relates to ensuring that females have the same opportunities as males and to end the discrimination and violence towards women and girls.

• end all forms of discrimination against women and girls, including putting in place laws that protect the rights of women and girls

• end all forms of violence against women and girls, such as human trafficking, sexual exploitation and genital mutilation

• achieve universal sexual and reproductive health care

• ensure females have the same access and participation to all aspects of political, economic and public life.

features of SDG 6 - clean water and sanitation

this goal aims to ensure access to clean water and adequate sanitation worldwide

• ensure everyone has access to safe and affordable drinking water, sanitation and hygiene

• improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimising the release of hazardous chemicals and materials

• use water efficiently and sustainably

• support the participation of local communities in water and sanitation management.

features of SDG 12 - responsible consumption and production

this goal aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, which are key to sustaining the livelihoods of current and future generations.

• develop and implement policies that help support a move to sustainable consumption and production

• reduce food waste

• ensure the responsible management of chemicals and waste

• reduce reliance on fossil fuels and remove subsidies

NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES (NTDs)

Neglected tropical diseases are a diverse group of infectious conditions that mainly occur in tropical and subtropical regions. They thrive in impoverished communities that lack access to clean water, proper sanitation, and adequate healthcare. They are called "neglected" because they historically receive very little funding or attention for research, prevention, and treatment compared to other major global diseases.