Sustainable development
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". The SDGs, set in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and intended to be achieved by the year 2030, are part of UN Resolution 70/1, the 2030 Agenda.
The Sustainable Development 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
- Reducing Inequality
- 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
For details of the goals and historical background see
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_Development_Goals
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September 2020
From the Learning for Sustainability September bulletin
Ten top sustainable innovations for 2020
From thin air to algae, from urine to jewellery, the sustainability sector is a hub for technological advances. The Energy Saving Trust looks at 10 innovations that may - or may not - change the way we interact with our world in the face of climate change.
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July 2020 Scottish Government publication
Review of Scotland's progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Background, introduction and report. The report is a downloadable 245 page PDF.
Comment from Learning for Sustainability Scotland, Scotland's United Nations Recognised Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.
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