Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Established by the United Nations, these 17 interlinked goals serve as a blueprint for a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.
STEM education plays a pivotal role in achieving several of the SDGs by fostering innovation and providing the tools to solve complex problems. For example, advancements in renewable energy technologies are crucial for achieving SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change. Similarly, improvements in water purification and sanitation technologies can help achieve SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), directly impacting public health and well-being.
By promoting innovative solutions and critical thinking, STEM has the potential to drive progress across multiple SDGs, highlighting its significance in shaping a better future.
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Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote …
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The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty …
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Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable …
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Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable …
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Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable …
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Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live …
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Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and …
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Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality …
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Investments in infrastructure are crucial to achieving sustainable …
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To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized …
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There needs to be a future in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and …
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Responsible Production and …
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Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, …
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Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable …
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Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity …
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Access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all …
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Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable …
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