Sustainability Basics: How You Can Become a Superhero of Change for Good
The Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the 17 Global Goals, represent a global commitment by 193 countries to transform the world by 2030. These goals (SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals) of the United Nations focus on promoting sustainability in social, economic and environmental aspects. In essence, they represent a plan for peace and prosperity for the whole planet.
What are the SDGs?
The SDGs are guidelines to make the world a better and more sustainable place. They remind us that in all corners of the world, people are struggling with major challenges that require joint efforts by governments, companies and, yes, even each and every one of us. Basically, they are a compass for all those interested in a better future. But how can you become a superhero of change for the better?
Wedding Cake Template
To understand how you can contribute to the SDGs, the Stockholm Resilience Centre has created an innovative model called the ‘wedding cake model’. This model divides the 17 SDGs into interconnected sectors. Each sector represents a specific area of sustainable development, such as economy, society and biosphere.
How Can You Make a Difference?
Sometimes it can seem overwhelming to get involved in changing the world. You may have the impression that your individual actions do not matter in the overall picture. However, it’s time for a story that shows you that everyone matters.
“I Will Be a Hummingbird” is a story about the power of one person to make a difference. This story revolves around a hummingbird, which symbolises commitment and determination to do what you can to help.
Follow the progress of the SDGs
If you want to keep up to date with global progress on the 17 SDGs, there are online resources to help you. You can track the overall progress of these goals each year on
UN official website
and you can check how each country is contributing to these goals on
Our World in Data
.
In conclusion, change and transformation start with responsible people. It may seem difficult, but every effort counts. So, become a hummingbird of change and make your contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Together we can make the world better and greener!
If you would like to learn more about this topic, we invite you to take the online course “Our Future: Sustainable Development – Responsible and conscious choices in everyday life”.
The #21VNDS course is free and can be accessed by anyone interested in topics such as the basics of sustainability, individual-level change, sustainability in business and sustainable cities.
https://21st.greentury.org/viitorul-nostru-dezvoltarea-sustenabila/
The project “Our Future: Sustainable Development” is funded through the Start NGO program, launched by Kaufland Romania and implemented by the Act for Tomorrow Association.
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