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Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established as part of a global action plan by the United Nations in 2015. Their origins can be traced back to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which were set in 2000 and focused on reducing poverty, promoting gender equality, improving education, and reducing child mortality by 2015. As the MDGs neared their deadline, it became clear that the challenges the world faced were broader and more complex. In response, at the 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders recognized the need for a new, more comprehensive set of goals.

In 2015, the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” was unanimously adopted by 193 member states, introducing 17 main goals and 169 specific targets that make up the SDGs. These goals aim to balance the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection.

The Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Each of the 17 goals focuses on a specific area of development, covering a wide range of issues:

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

End hunger, achieve food security, and promote  sustainable agriculture.

 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources.

Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, and halt biodiversity loss.

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions.

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

The SDGs are not just for governments; they call on the private sector, civil society organizations, and individuals to take action. Achieving these goals by 2030 requires a collaborative effort from all stakeholders, emphasizing that everyone has a crucial role to play in making the world a better place. The Sustainable Development Goals represent a significant step toward building a sustainable future, where the well-being of both people and the planet are prioritized.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a global framework that can guide organizations in building a just, inclusive, and human rights-based society. The Civil Society Initiative Association aims to operationalize this global framework as a tool and foundation for the rights-based struggle of civil society organizations in north Cyprus. The SDGs can serve as a strategic guide for civil society across a wide range of areas, from promoting gender equality and ensuring peace and justice, to reducing inequalities and protecting human rights and democratic values. These goals are crucial for empowering civil society in north Cyprus to create a stronger impact and to enhance cooperation both locally and globally in building a sustainable future.

Source: https://sdgs.un.org/goals 

 

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