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This entry documents my research on Sustainable Development Goals and the goal I have chosen to act upon for this assignment

WHAT ARE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS?

On 25th September 2015, the 193 countries of the UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Development Agenda titled ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’.

The implementation of these goals calls for concerted efforts towards building an inclusive resilient future for people and planet. For this, it is crucial to harmonize three core elements: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. These elements are interconnected and all are crucial for the well-being of individuals and societies.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 priority goals that cover many important issues for the world. These 17 SDGs have 169 targets. Each target has between 1 and 3 indicators used to measure progress toward reaching the targets. In total, there are 232 approved indicators that will measure compliance.

WHICH GOAL WILL I BE WORKING ON?

Unstainable patterns of consumption and production are root cause of not just a single but triple planetary crisis i.e., climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss. For this reason, the goal I have decided to act upon for this assignment is Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production which strives to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

The targets of the goal that I have decided to focus on are as follows:

• By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse


• By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature