Chapter 12. Sustainable Development Goals.pdf

Lesson on Chapter 12 in GEC WORLD

1. SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
GOALS
GEC World by Paolo Rigotti, MBA

2. What are the SDGs?
•SDGs are a universal call to action
adopted by all United Nations
Member States in 2015 to end
poverty, protect the planet, and
ensure that all people enjoy peace
and prosperity by 2030.
•There are 17 SDGs, each with
specific targets and indicators that
aim to address a wide range of
social, economic, and
environmental challenges facing
the world today.

9. Achieving the SDGs
•Achieving the SDGs requires the involvement
and collaboration of all stakeholders, including
governments, civil society, the private sector,
academia, and individuals.
•The SDGs represent a holistic and integrated
approach to development that recognizes the
interlinkages between economic, social, and
environmental sustainability, and the need for
a transformative and systemic change in the
way we live, produce, and consume.

10. Developing countries and developed
countries
•Developing countries, as well as
developed countries, are called
upon to take action towards
achieving the SDGs.
•The SDGs recognize that the
challenges of sustainable
development are global in nature
and require a collective effort from
all nations.

11. Strategic competency
•Strategic competency encourages individuals to think critically about their actions
and beliefs regarding sustainability.
•This competency involves developing the ability to understand and analyze complex
problems, identify potential solutions, and make informed decisions that take into
account the long-term implications of our actions.

12. Obstacles to achieving the SDGs
•One of the key obstacles to achieving the SDGs is the unsustainable consumption
and production patterns of our current economic system.
•To achieve the SDGs, we need to shift towards more sustainable and equitable
modes of production and consumption that respect planetary boundaries and human
rights.

13. Famous advocates for the SDGs
•Some famous individuals and
leaders, such as Greta Thunberg
and Pope Francis, have been
vocal advocates for the SDGs
and the urgent need to address
climate change and inequality.

14. Challenges to implementing the SDGs
•However, there are also leaders and governments that prioritize their own interests
and power over the common good, and do not align with the values and principles
of the SDGs.
•The SDGs represent an ambitious and transformative agenda that requires political
will, financial resources, and societal support to be fully implemented.

15. Conclusion
•The SDGs offer a unique opportunity to create a more sustainable, just, and
inclusive world for all, and to leave no one behind.
•Let's work together to achieve the SDGs and build a better future for ourselves and
future generations.