Tag: sustainable development goals

Sustainability Includes the Fight for Basic Human Rights

Human rights are our ultimate tool to help societies grow in freedom, and we must rid the world of abuse, exploitation, marginalization, racism, torture and all exclusion.

Life on Land Is Threatened by Over-Development and Extinction

We must move from the very real incremental change that we have created to a model that continues to push incremental wins while also fundamentally reaching for transformational change

Life Below Water Is Essential to Life on Land

The ocean produces half of the oxygen we breathe and provides food for 3.2 billion people around the world.

Immediate Action Needed To Combat Climate Change

2020 must be the year we collectively show—through concrete action—that we are truly committed to build a healthier, safer, more sustainable and resilient future for all people.

Ensuring More Sustainable Production and Consumption

Water, energy, and food three areas that will be pivotal in helping the UN – and the world – make progress toward the targets set for Goal 12 by 2030

Working Toward More Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities safer and more sustainable is one of the sustainable development goals that the United Nations is focused on as part of its initiative to improve living conditions worldwide by 2030.

Sustainable Development Requires Greater Equality

Reducing poverty and inequality is the linchpin if we are to ensure that the results of the 2030 Agenda are seen and felt in the lives of everyone, everywhere.

Leveling the Playing Field for Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

What is needed is focus on building resilient infrastructure, fostering innovation, and promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial growth.

Progress on Decent Work and Economic Growth

Continued economic growth, says the UN report, requires higher levels of productivity and technological innovation.

840 Million People Worldwide Have No Electricity

In addition to the 840 million people without electricity, the United Nations estimates that about 3 billion people worldwide rely on inefficient cooking systems that contribute to pollution.