Importance of Sustainable Development Goals

 

Why are the SDGs important?

The Sustainable Development Goals work towards a world of peace and prosperity, eradicating major issues such as poverty and hunger, all while protecting the planet. In the midst of the climate crisis, this has never been more important.

Each of the goals are interlinked, meaning the key to achieving one often lies within another. The goals can only be achieved if they are embedded within all each area of governance.

Sustainable development means developing cities, land, businesses, and communities to meet the needs of the present, without effecting future generations’ ability to meet their needs. The environment underpins each of the SDG’s – they seek to improve living conditions for all, without increasing the use of natural resources. The SDG’s work to protect the planet’s resilience for our future generations.

Climate change is having a profound impact on the communities Practical Action works with. The way in which the world responds to the climate crisis is closely tied to our progress against the SDGs. As well as our work with communities on the ground, we showcase bottom-up adaptive work by people on the front line of climate change at global events such as COP-26.