Sustainable Development Goals

Global Goals and Progress

• The world leaders have agreed on a new set of global goals to be achieved by 2030, which include ending poverty, achieving gender equality, and stopping climate change.
• These goals are the result of a wide-ranging consultation process.
• The question is whether we can achieve these goals, and the answer is yes, but not just by doing business as usual.

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

• In 2001, the United States agreed on a set of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which included reducing the proportion of people living in poverty by 2015.
• The goal was to reduce poverty from 36% of the population in 1990 to 18% in 2015.
• Although the goal was not fully achieved, poverty rates did decline, and the global poverty rate is expected to be around 12% this year.

The Role of Economic Growth

• Much of the decline in poverty was due to rapid economic growth in countries like China and India.
• The question is whether economic growth can help achieve the global goals, and the answer is yes, but it is not enough.

The Social Progress Index (SPI)

• The SPI measures all the things that the global goals are trying to achieve, and condenses them into a single score out of 100.
• The SPI asks three basic questions:
• Do all people have access to basic necessities like food, water, shelter, and safety?
• Do all people have access to elements of a better life, such as education, healthcare, and a sustainable environment?
• Do all people have the opportunity to improve their lives, with freedoms and rights, and without discrimination?

Current Progress

• The current SPI score is 61, which is equivalent to the score of Cuba and Kazakhstan.
• The highest SPI score is 88, achieved by Norway, and the lowest score is 31, achieved by the Central African Republic.
• The global average SPI score is 61, which means that the average person is living at a level of social progress similar to Cuba and Kazakhstan.

What Needs to be Done

• To achieve the high goals, we need to move from an SPI score of 61 to 75.
• Economic growth alone will not be enough to achieve this goal.
• We need to focus on social progress, and make choices that prioritize the well-being of people and the planet.

The Role of Governments

• Governments need to make choices that prioritize social progress, and not just focus on economic growth.
• We need to hold governments accountable for their progress towards the global goals.

The People's Report Card

• The People's Report Card is a tool that will be used to track progress towards the global goals.
• It will provide a simple and clear way to assess the performance of each country and the world as a whole.
• The report card will be updated annually, and will provide a way to hold leaders accountable for their progress towards the global goals.

Conclusion

• Achieving the global goals will require a different approach, one that prioritizes social progress and the well-being of people and the planet.
• We need to make choices that work for everyone, not just the wealthy few.
• We can achieve the global goals, but it will require a collective effort and a commitment to making a difference.

Global Goals

• World leaders have agreed on a new set of global goals to be achieved by 2030, including ending poverty, achieving gender equality, and stopping climate change.
• The goals are the result of a wide-ranging consultation process.

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

• In 2001, the United States agreed on a set of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), aiming to reduce the proportion of people living in poverty from 36% in 1990 to 18% in 2015.
• Although the goal was not fully achieved, poverty rates did decline, and the global poverty rate is expected to be around 12% in 2015.

Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction

• Rapid economic growth in countries like China and India contributed to the decline in poverty rates.
• Economic growth can help achieve global goals, but it is not enough to achieve them.

Social Progress Index (SPI)

• The SPI measures progress towards achieving global goals, condensing them into a single score out of 100.
• The SPI assesses access to basic necessities, elements of a better life, and opportunities to improve lives.

Current Progress

• The current SPI score is 61, equivalent to the score of Cuba and Kazakhstan.
• The highest SPI score is 88, achieved by Norway, and the lowest score is 31, achieved by the Central African Republic.
• The global average SPI score is 61.

What Needs to be Done

• To achieve the global goals, the SPI score needs to increase from 61 to 75.
• Economic growth alone is not enough to achieve this goal; social progress must be prioritized.

Role of Governments

• Governments must prioritize social progress and well-being of people and the planet.
• Governments need to be held accountable for their progress towards the global goals.

The People's Report Card

• The People's Report Card is a tool to track progress towards the global goals.
• It will provide a simple and clear way to assess country and global performance, with annual updates.

Conclusion

• Achieving global goals requires a different approach, prioritizing social progress and well-being of people and the planet.
• Collective effort and commitment are necessary to achieve the global goals.