What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
In June 2012, governments agreed at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (also known as Rio+20 or Earth Summit 2012) to launch a set of universal sustainable development goals (SDGs). The SDGs aim to focus on social, environmental and economic development in a coordinated way. The goals will be applicable to all countries.
The SDGs were introduced by the United Nations in 2015 and replaced the Millennium Development Goals which had been the focus for development between 2000 and 2015.
The SDGs were introduced by the United Nations in 2015 and replaced the Millennium Development Goals which had been the focus for development between 2000 and 2015.
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What's important?
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Work with others in your group to list the things you think everyone should be entitled to. What are the things that a baby born ANYWHERE in the world should be able to expect from life? |
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Look at the diagram on the right. It shows "Maslow's hierarchy of human needs". Examine it carefully and make sure you understand what it shows. How does your list of the things we should all be able to expect from life fit with this model? |
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1. No Poverty
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2. Zero Hunger
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3. Good Health and Well-being
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4. Quality Education
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5. Gender Equality
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy
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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
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9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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10. Reduced Inequalities
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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
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12. Responsible Consumption and Production
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13. Climate Action
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14. Life Below Water
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15. Life on Land
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16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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17. Partnerships for the Goals
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What's important (part 2)?
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Click on the image (right) to open a Google Slide which will allow you to sort the SDGs. 1) Select your top nine - which do you think are the most important? Be ready to justify your choices! 2) Now complete a "Diamond Nine" with the SDGs you have selected Again - be ready to justify your decisions. |
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How?
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Choose ONE of the two projects for your team. Discuss and decide:
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