Taking action for the Sustainable Development Goals - PowerPoint Presentation

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Taking action for the Sustainable Development Goals

Vera Knútsdóttir, Secretary General, UNA IcelandSlide2
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End poverty in all its forms everywhere

More than 1 in 5 live on less than the target figure of $1.25 a day

Poverty is more than lack of income or resources. People live in poverty if they lack basic services such as healthcare and education

Gender inequality plays a large role in perpetuating poverty in its risks

Poverty has the most devastating effects on children. It affects their education, nutrition, and security, impacting emotional and spiritual development

High poverty rates in small, fragile and conflict ridden states

Why should you care? Slide4

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

1 in 9 people in the world today (795 million) are undernourished

Poor nutrition causes nearly half of deaths in children under five – 3.1 million children each year

Agriculture is the single largest employer in the world, providing livelihoods for 40 per cent of today’s global population!

Women make up to about 43% of the agricultural

labour

force in developing countries, and over 50% in parts of Asia and Africa. However, women own only 20% of the landSlide5

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

Significant strides have been made in increasing life expectancy and reducing some of the common killers associated with child and maternal mortality

Progress has been made on increasing access to clean water and sanitation, reducing malaria, tuberculosis, polio and the spread of HIV/AIDS

Only half of women in developing countries have received the health care they need, and the need for family planning is increasing exponentially. More than 225 million women have an unmet need for contraceptionSlide6

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

Major progress has been made in access to education, specifically at the primary school level, for both boys and girls. However, access does not always mean quality of education, or completion of primary school

An estimated 50 per cent of out-of-school children of primary school age live in conflict-affected areas

103 million youth worldwide lack basic literacy skills, and more than 60 per cent of them are womenSlide7

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Even though SDG5 is a stand-alone goal, other SDGs can only be achieved if the needs of women receive the same attention as the needs of men

Emphasis on ending violence against women and girls

Ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health services

Ensuring that the voices of women and girls everywhere are heardSlide8

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

WASH experts have stated that without progress on Goal 6 other goals and targets cannot be achieved

Sanitation systems with a resource recovery and reuse focus are getting increased attention and can contribute to achieving at least fourteen of the SDGs, especially in an urban context

Safe drinking water and hygienic toilets protect people from disease and enable societies to be more productive economically

Water scarcity affects more than 40 per cent of the global population and is projected to rise

Each day, nearly 1,000 children die due to preventable water and sanitation-related

darrhoeal

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

Energy is essential for all aspects of modern life

One in five people still lacks access to modern electricity

3 billion people rely on wood, coal, charcoal or animal waste for cooking and heating

Energy is the dominant contributor to climate change, accounting for around 60 per cent of total global greenhouse gas emissions

Reducing the carbon intensity of energy is a key objective in long-term climate goalsSlide10

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

Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs that stimulate the economy while not harming the environment

Global unemployment increased from 170 million in 2007 to nearly 202 million in 2012, of which about 75 million are young women and men

Nearly 2.2 billion people live below the US$2 poverty line and that poverty eradication is only possible through stable and well-paid jobs

470 million jobs are needed globally for new entrants to the

labour

market between 2016 and 2030Slide11

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

Investments in infrastructure – transport, irrigation, energy and information and communication technology – are crucial to achieving sustainable development and empowering communities in many countries

Technological progress is the foundation of efforts to achieve environmental objectives, such as increased resource and energy-efficiency

About 2.6 billion people in the developing world are facing difficulties in accessing electricity full time

1-1.5 billion people do not have access to reliable phone servicesSlide12

Reduce inequality within and among countries

While income inequality between countries has been reduced, inequality between countries has increased

On average—and taking into account population size—income inequality increased by 11 per cent in developing countries between 1990 and 2010

A significant majority of households in developing countries—more than 75 per cent of the population—are living today in societies where income is more unequally distributed than it was in the 1990s

Income inequality cannot be effectively tackled unless the underlying inequality of opportunities is addressed

Social protection has been significantly extended globally, yet persons with disabilities are up to five times more likely than average to incur catastrophic health expendituresSlide13

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

Half of humanity – 3.5 billion people – lives in cities today

By 2030, almost 60 per cent of the world’s population will live in urban areas

95 per cent of urban expansion in the next decades will take place in developing world

828 million people live in slums today and the number keeps rising

The world’s cities occupy just 3 per cent of the Earth’s land, but account for 60-80 per cent of energy consumption and 75 per cent of carbon emissions

Rapid urbanization is exerting pressure on fresh water supplies, sewage, the living environment, and public health

But the high density of cities can bring efficiency gains and technological innovation while reducing resource and energy consumptionSlide14

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Goal 12 aims at “doing more and better with less,” increasing net welfare gains from economic activities by reducing resource use, degradation and pollution along the whole lifecycle, while increasing quality of life

It involves different stakeholders, including business, consumers, policy makers, researchers, scientists, retailers, media, and development cooperation agencies, among others

It also requires a systemic approach and cooperation among actors operating in the supply chain, from producer to final consumer

Raising consumer awareness and sustainable living are key! Slide15

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy

The Paris Agreement is at the heart of goal 13. In the Paris Agreement, all countries agreed to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, ideally 1.5°C

From 1880 to 2012, average global temperature increased by 0.85°C

Oceans have warmed, the amounts of snow and ice have diminished and sea level has risen. From 1901 to 2010, the global average sea level rose by 19 cm

If no action is taken, it is likely that temperatures will rise by 4°C during this century

Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) have increased by almost 50 per cent since 1990Slide16

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Oceans cover ¾ of the Earth’s surface, contain 97% of her water and represent 99% of the living space on the planet by volume

Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods

Globally, the market value of marine and coastal resources and industries is estimated at $3 trillion per year or about 5 per cent of global GDP

Oceans contain nearly 200,000 identified species, but actual numbers may lie in the millions

Oceans absorb about 30 per cent of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming

More than 3 billion people depending on the oceans as their primary source of protein

Marine fisheries directly or indirectly employ over 200 million peopleSlide17

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

Around 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihood. This includes some 70 million indigenous people

Forests are home to more than 80 per cent of all terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects

2.6 billion people depend directly on agriculture, but 52 per cent of the land used for agriculture is moderately or severely affected by soil degradation

Due to drought and desertification each year 12 million hectares are lost (23 hectares per minute)

Of the 8,300 animal breeds known, 8 per cent are extinct and 22 per cent are at risk of extinction

Of the over 80,000 tree species, less than 1 per cent have been studied for potential useSlide18

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Among the institutions most affected by corruption are the judiciary and police

Corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion cost some US $1.26 trillion for developing countries per year; this amount of money could be used to lift those who are living on less than $1.25 a day above $1.25 for at least six years

The rate of children leaving primary school in conflict affected countries reached 50 per cent in 2011, which accounts to 28.5 million children

The rule of law and development have a significant interrelation and are mutually reinforcing, making it essential for sustainable development at the national and international levelSlide19

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

Official development assistance stood at $135.2 billion in 2014, the highest level ever recorded

79 per cent of imports from developing countries enter developed countries duty-free

The debt burden on developing countries remains stable at about 3 per cent of export revenue

The number of Internet users in Africa almost doubled in the past four years

30 per cent of the world’s youth are digital natives, active online for at least five years

But more four billion people do not use the Internet, and 90 per cent of them are from the developing worldSlide20

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Download the app SDGs in Action

Learn about the 17 SDGs, get news on your favorite goals, find out what you can do to achieve them, create your own events and invite others to join you in sustainable actions and eventsSlide22

Things you can do from your couch

Turn electronics off completely when not in useStop paper bank statements, bills etc

Share interesting social media posts related to the goals with your network

Speak up! Ask your local and national authorities to engage in initiatives that don‘t harm people or the planet

Don‘t print!

Turn of the lights when you don‘t need them

Buy from companies that you know have sustainable practices and don‘t harm the environment

Report online bullies

Stay informed. Follow the news and stay in touch with the Global Goals online or on social media at @

GlobalGoalsUN

Offset your carbon emissions! You can calculate your carbon footprint and purchase climate credits from

www.climateneutralnow.org

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Things you can do at home

Air dry your clothes and hair Take short showersEat less meat, poultry and fish

Freeze fresh produce and leftovers if you don‘t have the chance to eat them before they go bad

Compost

Recycle

Buy minimally packaged goods

Don‘t rinse. If you use a dishwasher, stop rinsing your plates before you run the machine

Use cloth diapers

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Things you can do outside your house

Shop localShop smart – plan meals and use shopping listsShop only sustainable seafood

Bike, walk or take public transport

Use a refillable water bottle and coffee cup

Bring your own bag when you shop

Take fewer napkins

Shop vintage

Maintain your car

Donate what you don‘t use

Vaccinate yourself and your kids

Take advantage of your right to elect the leaders in your country and local community Slide25

Resources

www.globalgoals.orghttp://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/http://globalgoalsweek.org/In Icelandic:

www.un.is/heimsmarkmidin