Sustainable Development Goals Overview
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Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its ______.

impacts

Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries. 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and ______.

sustainable

Environmental awareness is being aware of the state of the environment. The environment refers to all parts of nature, living and ______.

nonliving

Ecological Footprint It is a method of gauging humans dependence on natural resources by calculating how much of the environment is needed to sustain a particular lifestyle. It determines the measure of such individuals impact within the environment based on our daily needs. How can we reduce our ecological ______

<p>footprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cleaner Transportation Energy- saving habits Food Consumption Educate and Advocate Environmental Awareness and Protection Environmental awareness is being aware of the state of the environment. The environment refers to all parts of nature, living and ______. Being aware of the environment is particularly important, given the increasing environmental challenges we are facing, such as: Climate change Global warming Water Scarcity Droughts Deforestation Floods Pollution Environmental ______

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Environmental Education It refers to organized efforts to teach about how the natural environment functions and, particularly, how human beings can manage their behavior and ecosystems in order to live sustainably. It is also a process which is very useful to human beings I order to manage their environment well and instill the right behavior that serves as key to sustainable ______

<p>development</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Resource Exploitation. It refers to the use of natural resources for economic growth, sometimes correlated to negative impacts towards the ______

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Ecological Footprint It is a method of gauging humans dependence on natural resources by calculating how much of the environment is needed to sustain a particular lifestyle. It determines the measure of such individuals impact within the environment based on our daily needs. How can we reduce our ecological ______

<p>footprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one way to reduce Ecological Footprint.

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What is the purpose of Ecological Footprint?

<p>To gauge humans' dependence on natural resources and measure their impact on the environment based on daily needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Environmental Awareness important?

<p>To be aware of the state of the environment, given the increasing environmental challenges such as climate change, global warming, water scarcity, deforestation, and pollution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Environmental Education refer to?

<p>Organized efforts to teach about how the natural environment functions and how human beings can manage their behavior and ecosystems sustainably.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Resource Exploitation.

<p>The use of natural resources for economic growth, sometimes leading to negative impacts on the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sustainable Development

  • Sustainable development is an integrated system that aims to better the world and its future.

The 17 Goals of Sustainable Development

  • The United Nations has proposed the 17 Goals of Sustainable Development to address global challenges.

The 17 Goals

Goal 1: No Poverty

  • Aim: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

  • Aim: End hunger, achieve food security, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

  • Aim: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Goal 4: Quality Education

  • Aim: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Goal 5: Gender Equality

  • Aim: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

  • Aim: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

  • Aim: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

  • Aim: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

  • Aim: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

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Learn about the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their significance in bettering the world's future. Explore the economic value and integrated system of sustainable development.

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