Introduction to your course “Global Goal and Innovation through STEM” and why you have chosen to enroll in this elective.
I chose Global Goals because it is an elective where we work towards a sustainable future by researching all of the UN’s sustainable development goals.
Who are the United Nations?
The UN is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.
What is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable Development is economic development that is conducted without the use of natural resources.
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)?
- End Poverty
- No Hunger
- Good health and Wellbeing
- Quality education
- Gender Equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Affordable and clean energy
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
- Reduced inequalities
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Life below water
- Life on land
- Peace, justice, and strong institutions
- Partnerships for the goals
Why are these goals important?
These goals are important because they are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.
Outline any progress on the SDG’s.
The goals regarding the environment have progressed a major amount. Local air and water quality have dramatically improved in several areas that have implemented shutdowns. Emissions have dropped, and worldwide, the demand for coal and oil is lower than it has been in a long time – due to the decline in demand from transport and slowdown in manufacturing.
What goals do you believe have relevance to All Saints’ College and its community?
Personally, affordable and clean energy would have an immense postive impact on All Saints’ due to the fact that our school is so large and uses so much energy to keep it functional. Therefore, this goal will make All Saints’ a part of taking a step futher into making the environment healthier in Western Australia.