Sustainable development goals

When were they introduced?

2015 by the united nations

What did the SDGs aim to do?

Aimed to bring nations closer together and prevent future conflict following WWII

What is Bhutan’s way of measuring development

Gross national happiness

What are the 17 SDGs

1. No poverty

2. 0 hunger

3. Good health and well-being

4. Quality education

5. Gender equality

6. clean water

7. affordable and clean energy

8. decent work and economic growth

9. industry, innovation and infrastructure

10. reduced inequalities

11. sustainable cities

12. responsible consumption and production

13. climate action

14. life below water

15. life on land

16. peace

17. partnership

What are the problem with the SDGs

They encourage countries to take action but aren’t legally binding, only monitored at UN meetings

How can achieve clean water and sanitation?

Civil society organisations need to work to keep government accountable, invest in water research and development and help smaller struggling countries.

How can we achieve gender equality?

For women - Stay in school and empower friends to fight for a right to services
For men - Work along-side women to achieve gender equality and embrace healthy respectful relationships.