The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.pptx

The UNs SDGS

1. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

2. Introduction In September 2015, world leaders came together at the United Nations headquarters in New York to endorse and pledge support for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that work together to achieve three major objectives: end extreme poverty fight inequality and injustice tackle climate change . The target year is 2030 for achieving the SDGs.

3. The goals will lead to action over the next 15 years in five areas of importance:

4. SDG 1: No poverty Poverty relates to deprivation of resources (or an inability to access resources). How is it measured? Extreme poverty – living on less than US$ 1.25 per day Relative poverty – living on less than 50% of the average income of a country.

5. SDG 1: No poverty Goal 1 seeks to remove poverty and inequality within and among nations. The aim is to end poverty in all its forms by 2030 and includes: eradicating extreme poverty currently measured as people living on less than US $1.25 a day reducing by half the proportion of men, women and children living in poverty implementing social protection systems ensuring equal rights and access to essential resources, services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including  microfinance building the resilience of those in vulnerable situations and reducing exposure to environmental disasters that result in poverty.

6. Why is SDG 1 important? Lack of income leads to a lack of resources and infrastructure including health care, food, water and shelter. Poverty contributes to undernutrition which reduces immune function and increases mortality rates from preventable diseases particularly infectious diseases. Lack of income reduces the capacity for a country to develop its economy which reduces levels of human development experienced . Even though rates have decreased, over 800 million people still live in poverty

7. SDG 2: Zero h unger Hunger is defined as the continuing lack of food needed for an active and healthy life. It includes: undernutrition.  when people do not have enough food to meet their daily energy requirements. malnutrition .  when there is a lack of specific nutrients required for the body to function effectively. A malnourished individual may have the required amount of food to sustain life, but they may not be consuming the required range of nutrients, which may put their health at risk. Goal 2 is about ending all forms of hunger and malnutrition by ensuring that all people have access to nutritious food by promoting sustainable agriculture.

8. SDG 2: Zero hunger Goal 2 aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition, making sure all people — especially children and the more vulnerable — have access to nutritious food all year round by promoting sustainable agriculture. By 2030 the aim of this goal is to: 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 double agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, and ensure equal access to land and resources ensure sustainable food production systems and resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, maintain ecosystems, and adapt to climate change and extreme weather are implemented maintain the genetic diversity of seeds, plants and animals and ensure access for all increase investment in agriculture infrastructure, research and technology address trade restrictions that disadvantage farmers, particularly in developing countries adopt measures to ensure the proper functioning of global food commodity markets and ensure access to market information.

9. Why is SDG 2 important? Around 13% of the world’s population are undernourished and h unger and malnutrition are the biggest contributors to child mortality, causing 45 per cent of the 6.3 million preventable deaths in children under five. Eliminating hunger will reduce the risk of premature death and illness which can promote productive populations as people are more able to work or attend school. This in turn can assist in increasing incomes and reducing poverty.

10. SDG 3: Good health and wellbeing The aim of this goal is to reduce maternal mortality, prevent deaths of newborns and those under five, end epidemics of communicable diseases; reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and reduce the burden of disease associated with drug and alcohol misuse and road traffic accidents.

11. SDG 3: Good health and wellbeing Goal 3 aims to promote physical and mental health and wellbeing, and extend life expectancy by addressing the major causes of morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries. The aim of this goal by 2030 is to: reduce global maternal mortality to less than 70 per 100 000 live births end preventable deaths of newborns and children under five, reducing neonatal mortality to 12 per 1000 live births and under-5 mortality to 25 per 1000 live births end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases, and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment, and promote mental health and wellbeing strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including drugs and alcohol halve global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents achieve universal health coverage (including sexual and reproductive health services), including access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines reduce deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination strengthen the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for communicable and non-communicable diseases and provide access to affordable strengthen the capacity of all countries to manage national and global health risks.

12. Why is SDG 3 important? Approximately 16 000 children under five continue to die every day mostly from preventable causes, such as pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria . In developing regions only half of all pregnant women receive the recommended minimum of four antenatal care visits . Hundreds of women are still dying during pregnancy or from childbirth-related complications, most of which are preventable. Most of these deaths occur in developing countries, where the maternal mortality ratio is about 14 times higher than in the developed regions . If health improves, people can be more productive by working or attending school. Parents are more able to look after their children which assists in breaking the poverty cycle.

13. SDG 4: Quality education This goal addresses the need for girls and boys to have equal access to high quality education at all levels, from pre-primary through to tertiary and to develop the vocational skills needed for employment . A more highly skilled workforce increases the capacity of governments to provide necessary services and infrastructure to support those who need it.

14. SDG 4: Quality education By 2030 the aim is to: ensure all children complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education ensure all children have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education ensure all adults have equal access to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills for employment eliminate all disparities in education and vocational training, including people with disabilities, indigenous people and vulnerable children ensure all youth and adults have adequate literacy and numeracy skills ensure all learners are taught curriculum that promotes sustainable development build and upgrade education facilities expand the number of scholarships available to developing countries for essential skills training increase the number of qualified teachers.

15. Why is SDG 4 important? Education promotes literacy, which leads to greater employment prospects and increased income. At an individual level an income provides the capacity to purchase nutritious food, shelter, clean water and healthcare. Those who are educated are also more likely to ensure their own children are educated . 124 million children and youth are not enrolled in school and 757 million adults, two thirds of whom are women, cannot read or write therefore limiting their employment prospects.

16. SDG 5: Gender equailty Gender equality refers to the situation where women and men have the same level of power and control over all aspects of their lives.  Women face discrimination in all areas of political, economic and social life. In many developing countries they are denied access to basic education and healthcare and are victims of violence and discrimination. 

17. SDG 5: Gender equality This goal seeks to end discrimination and violence against women and girls by addressing the barriers that exist to gender equality. Gender equality is not only a social issue but also an economic one. By 2030 the aim is to: end all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere end all forms of violence against women and girls, including  human trafficking  and sexual exploitation eliminate harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation recognise and value unpaid domestic work ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision making in political, economic and public life ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health ensure women have equal rights to economic resources, access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources improve the use of ICT to support equality and empower women adopt policies and legislation that support gender equality and empowerment of all women.

18. Why is SDG 5 important? Gender equality is a human right. Educating women and girls is the single most effective measure to raise overall economic productivity, lower infant and maternal mortality, educate the next generation, improve nutrition, and promote health. Educated girls marry later, are less likely to experience sexual violence, and are more likely to be able to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS and other diseases . Educated mothers have fewer and healthier children, they are 50 per cent more likely to immunise their children than uneducated mothers, and their children have a 40 per cent higher survival rate.  One in three women has been subject to physical or sexual violence.  Women are still underrepresented in many aspects of political, economic and public life.

19. SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation Clean water is essential for good health and survival. Every day, each person requires 20–50 litres of water for drinking, cooking and hygiene. Sanitation refers to the safe disposal of human urine and faeces, as well as the maintenance of hygienic conditions through garbage collection and the disposal of wastewater.

20. This goal is about ensuring that all people are able to enjoy clean water and adequate sanitation. By 2030 the aim is to: achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water enable access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimising release of hazardous chemicals and materials increase the efficient use of water and ensure sustainable access to clean water implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including across borders protect and restore water-related ecosystems expand international cooperation and capacity to support developing countries to achieve their targets support the participation of local communities in water and sanitation management.

21. Why is SDG important? Every day almost 1000 children are dying from diarrhoea cause by contaminated water and poor sanitation. Many others suffer from diseases such as intestinal worms, schistosomiasis, trachoma, cholera, hepatitis A and typhoid. Lack of access to clean water and sanitation is also a major contributor to malnutrition and poverty . Every US$1 spent on sanitation brings a $5.50 return by keeping people healthy and productive. 

22. SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth Decent work is productive work for women and men in conditions of freedom, equality, security and human dignity. It involves opportunities for work that deliver a fair income; provide security in the workplace and social protection for workers and their families. Economic growth refers to an increase in the amount of goods and services produced per head of the population over time. 

23. SDG 8: decent work and economic growth The aim of Goal 8 is to achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men. By 2030 the aim is to: enable sustained per capita economic growth increase economic productivity promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the growth of small business by providing access to financial services improve global resource efficiency in consumption and production and prevent environmental degradation achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including young people and persons with disabilities, ensuring equal pay for work of equal value reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training and implement a global strategy for youth employment end forced labour, slavery and human trafficking and end all forms of child labour, including the recruitment and use of child soldiers protect workers’ rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries.

24. Why is SDG 8 important? Decent work and full and productive employment means people are able to earn an income, which allows them to improve their standard of living Nearly 2.2 billion people live below the US$2 poverty line and poverty eradication is only possible through stable and well-paid jobs. 1 million people, many of them children, are in forced to labour long hours in environments that are not regulated to ensure their safety.

25. SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions This goal is about building peaceful and inclusive societies that respect human rights. It is about reducing all forms of violence, strengthening laws, promoting human rights and working with governments and communities to find sustainable solutions to conflict . Peaceful societies allow people to live free from violence, fear and intimidation.  Institutions relate to the rules, laws and government entities, as well as the informal rules of social interactions that exist within countries . Examples include the judicial and police institutions.

26. SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions By 2030 the aim is to: reduce all forms of violence and related deaths end abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against children promote the rule of law at national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and stop all forms of organised crime reduce corruption develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in global governance provide legal identity for all, including birth registration ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms strengthen relevant national institutions, particularly in developing countries, to prevent violence and stop terrorism and crime promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

27. Why is SDG 16 important? When people are not protected by the law they can be forced to leave their land, and denied access to healthcare and education.  As well as causing death, injury and displacement, armed conflict destroys communities and infrastructure, disrupts markets and diverts resources away from development. Money is used to buy arms at the expense of education, health and social welfare. Corruption is common in many developing countries, particularly within the police and judicial systems.