Introduction to the SDGs in YUB T. Bhoola 2021

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Introduction to the SDGs in YUB T. Bhoola 2021 Think, Pair, Share What are some of the biggest problems faced by people in your community, your country? For example: poverty First, think on your own, then discuss with a partner and then share with the class Here are some of the biggest problems in our community… Let’s make a list… Too much population (over populated) No access/use of electricity for some- government limits in place (use is time limited) Wealth gap between East and West Society, tech cannot develop Not enough places (homes) for people to live Government changes- politics, political parties • Poverty • Inequality between countries • Hunger • Poor health and disease • Dirty water • Lack of sanitation • Poor education – some children can’t go to school • Low-paying and not enough jobs • Low economic growth – countries do not earn enough money to pay for everything their people need • Gender inequality – men and women are treated differently and not given the same opportunities • War, fighting and instability • People don’t feel safe • Violence between people • Corruption and injustice • No respect for human rights • Countries never work together or agree on anything • Not enough energy for everyone to live comfortably • Weak infrastructures, poor technology and communications • Un-safe towns and cities • Unsustainable cities that consume more than the world can produce • There’s too much wastage of resources and not enough re-cycling • Climate change • Polluted seas and oceans • Damaged habitats • We have limited access to technology and expensive mobile phones and computers • People don’t feel they are protected properly • Population growth • Obesity • Racism • Breakdown of communities Possible Answers for Biggest Problems What are the SDGs? There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals Adopted by UN Member States in 2015 with a plan for peace and prosperity for people and the planet now and into the future Each goal has a theme. For example, poverty, climate, water, This is an urgent call for action by all countries in a global partnership Problems + SDG Goals Which of the problems that you identified earlier match with which goal? Take a look at the Global Goals grid and make your matches and then write them down Let’s Watch! Why Should We Learn About the SDGs? We can learn about