As one of my electives this year I chose Global goals which is a program where you have to choose a global goal and do a project on it. I chose this because I enjoy being creative and finding innovative solutions. The global goals is a group of 17 goals that was made by the United nations which aim to change the world and make it a better place. The United Nations are an intergovernmental organization which was founded in 1945 and aim to bring more peace and security to the world.
The Sustainable development goals are the blueprint to achieving a sustainable future, they are the overarch of the United Nations goals. The concept was described in 1987 in the Brundland Commission Report as developing the needs of the present-day without compromising the needs of the future generations.
The United Nations sustainable development goals or the Global goals consist of 17 different goals with each goal consisting of sub-goals. The 17 main Global Goals are:
- No Poverty
- Zero Hunger
- Good Health and well being
- 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
These goals are important as they will change the world. The Goals also affect all people on Earth, it is crucial that everyone is aware of and have knowledge of them. Only then can we take action and contribute to making the world a better place.