Sustainable Development Goals

☞ The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call of action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

☞ The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in New York in September 2015.

☞ It has set targets that the countries have to should work towards and achieve by 2030.

☞ Following are some sustainable development goals :

1. QUALITY EDUCATION 
2. CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION 
3. AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY 
4. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 
5. REDUCED INEQUALITIES 
6. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES 
7. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS AND PRODUCERS 
8. PROTECT LIFE BELOW WATER 
9. PROTECT LIFE ON LAND 

1. QUALITY EDUCATION :

   Education is the most important factors for sustainable development. Children who have gone to school will be able to do jobs so that they can take care of themselves and their families. Education helps us become aware of our role as a responsible citizen.

   We should –
   a. use the facilities present in our areas.
   b. take our friends to school.
   c. help friends study.
   d. stop friends from dropping out of school.

2. CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION :

   We must make efforts to make India free of open defecation by building toilets and creating awareness towards sanitation. Industrial pollution is polluting our water resources, which in near future will cause scarcity of clean drinking and usable water. We must take measurable steps by promoting awareness to keep water sources clean.

3. AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY :

   Using solar power i.e., power generated using the sun does not cause pollution as it does not require burning of non-renewable fuels, such as coal. We are making efforts to increase the solar power generation so that our electricity needs are met and at the same time we do not pollute the environment or use up natural resources. Use of biogas is also an eco-friendly alternative to natural gas.

4. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH :

   We can -
   a. study and find good jobs to take care of ourselves and our families.
   b. work hard and contribute to society.
   c. learn and develop skills so that we get add value in our community.

5. REDUCED INEQUALITIES :

   To reduce inequalities we can –
   a. be helpful to one another.
   b. be friendly with everyone.
   c. include everyone while working or playing.
   d. help others by including everyone whether they are small or big, girl or boy, belong to any class or caste.

6. SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES :

   Creating Sustainable Cities
   a. Save energy by switching off lights and fans when not in use.
   b. Use natural light as much as possible.
   c. Use energy efficient lights (LED bulbs) and appliances.

7. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS AND PRODUCERS :

   We can become responsible about our own environment by
   a. reusing paper, glass, plastic, water, etc.
   b. taking cloth bags to market carrying fruits and vegetables.
   c. donate things we do not use such as clothes, books, furniture, food, etc.
   d. Buy and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers.
   e. Repair leaking taps and pipes to avoid wasting water.
   f. Sort and treat garbage before disposing.

8. PROTECT LIFE BELOW WATER :

   Tons of plastic is found in the seas, which is killing marine life. Protecting marine life, saving our oceans from pollution is necessary to preserve the marine life.

9. PROTECT LIFE ON LAND :

   Cutting of trees is leading to soil erosion and making land dry and unusable for cultivation. Planting more tree to replace the ones that we have cut is an important step towards sustainable development.