In the context of climate change, resource depletion, and increasing inequality, sustainable development has become the guiding principle for building a better world. In September 9, the United Nations adopted the 2015 Agenda, which includes 2030 sustainable development goals aimed at ending poverty, building a green planet, and ensuring a future for future generations. Vietnam is also making efforts to realize these goals and has achieved many successes. Let's join GREEN IN Learn about sustainable development goals through the article below!
1. What are the sustainable development goals?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are understood as sustainable development goals or essentially a call from the United Nations (UN) to all countries to address the biggest challenges facing humanity, thereby moving towards a better and more sustainable future for humanity by 2030.
The list of goals includes 17 goals and 169 targets, focusing on important issues to guide countries, governments, organizations, businesses and individuals on what are the urgent issues that need attention, and how to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, ensure minimizing negative impacts of humans on the living environment and build a fair and civilized community.
On May 10, 5, in Vietnam, the Prime Minister approved the National Action Plan to implement the 2017 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with 2030 major goals and 17 specific targets. Next, on June 115, 04, Decision No. 6/QD-TTg was issued, setting a clear roadmap for sustainable development goals by 2019. Recently, on September 681, 2030, Resolution 25/NQ-CP on sustainable development was also announced, emphasizing Vietnam's commitment to building a sustainable future.
2. Contents of 17 sustainable development goals SDGs
| Target | Write comment here... |
| Goal 1. No Poverty | End all poverty in the world. |
| Goal 2. Zero Hunger | Eradicate hunger, ensure food safety, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. |
| Goal 3. Good Health and Well-being | Ensuring everyone can enjoy a healthy and happy life. |
| Goal 4. Quality Education | Building a fair and quality education. Everyone has the opportunity to go to school to learn. |
| Goal 5. Gender Equality | Achieve gender equality worldwide and empower and create opportunities for every woman and girl. |
| Goal 6. Clean Water and Sanitation | Everyone has access to clean water and sanitation. |
| Goal 7. Affordable and Clean Energy | Providing affordable, modern, sustainable energy for all. |
| Goal 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth | Promote stable, inclusive economic growth; create decent employment opportunities and good working conditions for all. |
| Goal 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | Develop sustainable infrastructure, promote industrialization and innovation, and ensure inclusiveness. |
| Goal 10. Reduced Inequalities | Narrowing the gap of inequality within societies and between nations. |
| Goal 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities | Building urban areas and communities that are safe, environmentally friendly and provide all amenities for everyone. |
| Goal 12. Responsible Consumption and Production | Promote rational and sustainable consumption and production methods. |
| Goal 13. Climate Action | Tackling climate change through urgent action. |
| Goal 14: Life below water | Conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development |
| Goal 15. Life on Land | Conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainable forest management, combating land degradation, and protecting biodiversity. |
| Goal 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Build peaceful and just societies, ensure access to justice for all, and establish effective and accountable institutions. |
| Goal 17. Partnerships for the Goals | Strengthening international cooperation and solidarity to achieve sustainable development goals. |
3. History of the formation of sustainable development goals
In 1972, in Stockholm, Sweden, the United Nations Conference on Human Environment was held. The Stockholm conference began on June 5, 6 and ended on June 1972, 16. This was the first conference organized by the United Nations to focus on international environmental issues.
In December 12, the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), also known as the Brundtland Commission, was established to unite nations in pursuing the goal of sustainable development.
Subsequently, in 1992, Agenda 21 was adopted by 179 countries at the World Summit on Environment and Development. This is a comprehensive framework to form the basis for the process of building action programs towards sustainable development in the XNUMXst century.
The social and environmental goals set out in the Millennium Development Goals and Agenda 21 continued to be discussed, supplemented and refined at the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) took place in June 6 with the aim of focusing on discussions on improving the institutional framework to support sustainable development and promote the green economy.
Since September 9, countries have begun the process of developing the United Nations Development Agenda for the post-2013 period, including a set of 2015 Sustainable Development Goals. On September 17, 25, the 9 Agenda, with 2015 Sustainable Development Goals, was adopted at the United Nations Summit with the participation of 2030 member countries. The 17 Agenda sets out a comprehensive, overarching policy with the aim of completing the unfinished tasks in the Millennium Development Goals and Agenda 193, ensuring that no one is left behind.
4. The importance of the 17 sustainable development goals
The importance of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in the current global context is undeniable. More than simply an action plan, the Sustainable Development Goals are also considered a visionary strategy, setting common goals for all of humanity in the process of overcoming the urgent problems we are facing.
First, the sustainable development goals focus on addressing the most important issues such as climate change, poverty reduction, ensuring citizens' rights as well as bringing equality to society. The 17 sustainable development goals not only serve as a means to help in the process of measuring development but also serve as a driving force in the process of calling for commitment and cooperation from countries, organizations, businesses and individuals.
5. Current status of implementing 17 sustainable development goals globally
Halfway through the journey to 2030, the United Nations 17 Progress Report on the implementation of the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reveals significant challenges. Of the 140 targets assessed, about 50% are off track, with more than 30% showing no progress or, worse, regressing below the 2015 baseline.
In particular, key goals such as climate action (SDG 13), gender equality (SDG 5), and peace and justice (SDG 16) remain challenging. This calls for increased efforts and bold reforms in global financial governance to get development back on track. The UN underscores the importance of multilateral cooperation and data innovation to drive progress for the remaining journey.
6. Conclusion
The above article has helped you learn about sustainable development goals. Hopefully our information will be of some help to you as well as contribute to the process of protecting the green - clean - beautiful environment. Don't forget to follow the next articles at GREEN IN for more updated information!