Global Sustainability Goals

Summary

This lecture delves into the global sustainability goals, part of the SEC course, expressing gratitude to the authorities at North Bengal University for the opportunity. It outlines the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the UN in 2015, emphasizing their interconnectedness and the historical milestones leading to their establishment. The script discusses the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, highlighting the collective action required to end poverty, protect the planet, and tackle inequalities, with a special focus on India's progress and challenges in achieving these goals.

Takeaways

• 🌏 The lecture discusses the 17 Global Sustainability Goals as part of the SEC course, emphasizing their importance for societal, environmental, and civilizational development.
• 🙌 The concept of sustainable development is based on two fundamental elements: development and sustainability, which can have counterproductive effects if not balanced.
• 📈 Neoclassical economists believe there is no contradiction between sustainability and development, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set in 2015.
• 📋 The 17 SDGs range from poverty reduction to partnerships, aiming to create a comprehensive and interconnected approach to global challenges.
• 🏛 The history of SDGs includes the Agenda 21 from the 1992 Earth Summit, the Millennium Development Goals from 2000, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted in 2015.
• 🌟 The SDGs were developed through extensive work by countries and the UN, including the Open Working Group and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
• 🔄 The goals are designed to be both a call to action and a roadmap for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and tackling inequalities by 2030.
• 🌳 SDG 15, 'Life on Land,' focuses on conserving terrestrial life forms, highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental and social well-being.
• 📊 A recent analysis in the Lancet indicates that India is not on track to achieve 19 of the 33 SDG indicators, pointing to challenges in access to basic services and other critical areas.
• 📉 Factors contributing to India's poor SDG performance include slow economic growth, unrealistic promises, inadequate financing, and issues with monitoring and implementation ownership.
• 🔍 The lecture concludes with a call for a comprehensive approach to development that integrates economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection to achieve the SDGs.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the lecture?

The main topic of the lecture is global sustainability goals, which are part of the SEC course 2 curriculum.

What are the two fundamental elements of sustainable development mentioned in the lecture?

The two fundamental elements of sustainable development mentioned are development and sustainability.

How many global sustainability goals are there according to the lecture?

There are 17 global sustainability goals as per the lecture.

What is the first global sustainability goal mentioned in the lecture?

The first global sustainability goal mentioned is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

What is the focus of the goal 'Life on Land' (Goal 15)?

The focus of Goal 15, 'Life on Land', is to conserve all forms of life on the land.

What is the significance of the year 2015 in the context of the lecture?

The year 2015 is significant because it marks the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with 17 SDGs at the UN Sustainable Development Summit in New York.

What is the role of the annual High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development?

The annual High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development serves as the central UN platform for the follow-up and review of the SDGs.

What is the purpose of the SDG Summit?

The purpose of the SDG Summit is to bring together heads of state and government to catalyze renewed efforts towards accelerating progress on the SDGs.

What challenges does India face in achieving the SDGs according to the lecture?

India faces challenges such as not being on target to achieve 19 of the 33 SDG indicators, slow progress in areas like access to basic services, and issues with financing, monitoring, and ownership of the implementation process.

What are some of the critical SDG indicators mentioned for India's performance?

Some critical SDG indicators mentioned include access to basic services, adolescent pregnancy, tobacco use in women, multi-dimensional poverty, and violence.

What is the importance of the SDGs in addressing global issues?

The SDGs are important as they offer a practical and effective pathway to tackle the causes of violent conflict, human rights abuses, climate change, environmental degradation, and ensure that no one is left behind.

Outlines

00:00

🌏 Introduction to Global Sustainability Goals

The speaker begins by expressing gratitude to the authorities of North Bengal University for the opportunity to discuss global sustainability goals as part of the SEC course. The lecture delves into the concept of sustainable development, emphasizing the balance between development and sustainability. It outlines the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015, which encompass a wide range of issues from poverty eradication to partnerships for the goals. The historical context of these goals is traced back to the 1992 Rio Summit and the subsequent development milestones, including the Millennium Development Goals and the Johannesburg Declaration. The speaker highlights the interconnectedness of the SDGs and their evolution into a globally accepted framework for development.

05:02

📅 Historical Milestones and the 2030 Agenda

This paragraph continues the discussion on the development of the SDGs, focusing on the key milestones that led to the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It mentions the 'The Future We Want' document from the 2012 Rio+20 Summit, the establishment of the Open Working Group, and the negotiation process that led to the 17 SDGs. The paragraph also underscores the significance of the annual High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development as a platform for follow-up and review. The speaker reflects on the collective promise made by world leaders in 2015 to secure a healthy and thriving planet for all, highlighting the SDGs as a call to action for economic growth, social life improvement, and environmental protection, with the aim of leaving no one behind.

10:02

📊 India's Progress Towards Achieving the SDGs

The final paragraph addresses India's performance in achieving the SDGs, citing a Lancet analysis that indicates the country is off track for 19 out of 33 SDG indicators. It discusses the critical areas where improvement is needed, such as access to basic services and the reduction of adolescent pregnancy, tobacco use, and multi-dimensional poverty. The paragraph also touches on the decline in child mortality rates and the challenges of consumption inequality. The speaker identifies potential reasons for India's poor performance, including slow growth rates, unrealistic promises, inadequate financing, and issues with monitoring and implementation ownership. The lecture concludes by thanking the audience for their attention and participation.

Keywords

💡Global Sustainability Goals

Global Sustainability Goals, also known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are a collection of 17 interconnected objectives set by the United Nations to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice. These goals are central to the video's theme, emphasizing the need for a coordinated global effort to achieve a sustainable future. The script discusses the history and significance of these goals, highlighting their role in shaping international policy and action.

💡Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is a key concept in the video, defined as a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It encompasses economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. The script uses this term to discuss the balance between development and sustainability, emphasizing that both are necessary for a prosperous and equitable future.

💡Millennium Development Goals

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were eight international development goals established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000. They aimed to reduce extreme poverty by 2015. The script mentions these goals as a precursor to the SDGs, illustrating the evolution of global development goals and the continuous effort to address global challenges.

💡2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. It includes the 17 SDGs and is the main focus of the video. The script discusses this agenda as the roadmap for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and tackling inequalities, highlighting its importance in guiding global efforts towards sustainability.

💡High-Level Political Forum

The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development is the central platform for the follow-up and review of the SDGs. The script mentions this forum as a key mechanism for assessing progress on the SDGs, emphasizing its role in facilitating international cooperation and accountability.

💡Agenda 21

Agenda 21 is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally, and locally by organizations of the United Nations system, governments, and major groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment. The script refers to Agenda 21 as a foundational document in the history of sustainable development goals, adopted at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.

💡Johannesburg Declaration

The Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development is a commitment by nations to sustainable development adopted at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in South Africa in 2002. The script mentions this declaration as part of the historical development of the sustainable development concept, leading to the establishment of the SDGs.

💡Inequality

Inequality is a significant theme in the video, referring to the disparities in wealth, power, and opportunities among different groups in society. The script discusses the goal of reducing inequalities as one of the SDGs, highlighting its importance in achieving a just and inclusive society.

💡Climate Action

Climate action is one of the SDGs aimed at taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. The script emphasizes the need for global efforts to address climate change, which is a critical component of sustainable development and a key concern in the 2030 Agenda.

💡Partnerships for the Goals

Partnerships for the Goals is the seventeenth and final SDG, emphasizing the importance of global partnerships in achieving the SDGs. The script discusses the role of partnerships in fostering collaboration among governments, businesses, and civil society to achieve sustainable development.

💡Sustainable Cities and Communities

Sustainable Cities and Communities is one of the SDGs, focusing on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The script mentions this goal in the context of urban development, highlighting the need for sustainable urban planning and management to accommodate growing populations while protecting the environment.

Highlights

The lecture discusses global sustainability goals as part of the SEC course.

The concept of sustainable development includes both development and sustainability.

Neoclassical economists believe there is no contradiction between sustainability and development.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established in 2015 with 17 important goals.

The first SDG is to end poverty, the second is to end hunger, and so on, up to the seventeenth which focuses on partnerships.

The history of sustainable development goals includes the Agenda 21 adopted in 1992 and the Millennium Development Goals in 2000.

The Johannesburg Declaration on sustainable development and the plan of implementation were adopted in 2002.

The outcome document 'The Future We Want' was adopted at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with 17 SDGs was adopted at the UN Sustainable Development Summit in 2015.

The annual High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development serves as the central UN platform for the follow-up and review of the SDGs.

World leaders made a historical promise in 2015 to secure rights and well-being for all on a healthy planet.

The SDGs aim to integrate economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection.

The May edition of 'Goal of the Month' focuses on goal 15, which aims to conserve all forms of life on land.

The second SDG Summit took place in September 2019 to accelerate progress on the SDGs.

India's performance in achieving the SDGs has been analyzed, showing that it is not on target to achieve 19 of the 33 SDG indicators.

Critical targets for India include access to basic services, adolescent pregnancy, tobacco use in women, and multi-dimensional poverty.

India's progress in reducing child mortality and overall indicators shows a decline, which is a concern for achieving the SDGs.

Slow world growth rate, unrealistic promises, and lack of focus are some reasons for India's poor SDG performance.

The lecture concludes by thanking the audience for their patience and the listeners for their attention.

Transcripts

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good

afternoon today I going to present the

lecture on global sustainability goals

being the part of SEC course 2 of the

students I first of all want to be very

thankful to

the

respected chairperson ma'am iqc North

Bengal University for giving me the

chance the university Authority

honorable Vice Chancellor sir register

sir for giving me the chance to speak on

the topic the topic I'm going to discuss

is global sustainability

goals actually two fundamental elements

of the concept of sustainable

development is important one is the

development and another is the

sustainability both development and

sustainability could be in a JRA

position where both could have possible

counterproductive effects while

neoclassical economists emphasize that

there is no contradiction between

sustainability and development

as per the sustainable development goals

2015 we

have the

idea

of 17 important goals for the

development of society our

environment and in view of futuristic

developments of the entire civilization

these are number one is the new poverty

number two is zero hunger number three

is good health and well-being number

four is quality education number five is

gender quality number six is clean water

and sanitation seven is Affordable and

clean

energy number eight is decent work and

economic

growth number nine is industry

Innovation and

infrastructure number 10 is reduce

inequality ities then 11 is sustainable

cities and

communities number 12 is responsible

consumption and production number 13 is

climate action number 14 is Life Below

water and 15 is life on the land 16 is

peace Justice and strong

institutions and the 17 is Partnerships

for the goals so there is a very

Lio and connectivity among and between

the goals starting from a very initial

nominal phase to a very Advanced

thought-provoking and globally

acceptable

one the history if we

consider the sustainable development

goal was built on Decades of work by

countries and the UN including the UN

Department of economics and social

affairs in June 1992 at the art Summit

in RI janiro Brazil more than 178

countries adopted the agenda 21 as we

know and a comprehensive plan of action

was built member states unanimously

adopted the Millennium declaration and

the Millennium Summit in September

2020 eight Millennium development goals

were taken to reduce the extreme poverty

in the year 19 20

2015 the Johannesburg Declaration on

sustainable development and the plan of

implementation adopted at the world

Summit on sustainable development in

South Africa in 2002 these are some of

the stages of development of idea on the

sustainable concept which ultimately

reached to culminate to have our

important sustainable development

goals at the United Nations conference

on sustainable development in RI Jano in

June 2012 member states adopted the

outcome document the future we want that

was the main motive to find out what

type of future towards which we are

proceeding in 2013 the general assembly

set up a 30 member open working group to

develop a proposal on the

sdgs eventually with the passage of time

in January 2015 the general assembly

began the negotiation process on the

post 2015 development agenda the process

culminated in the subsequent adoption of

the 2030 agenda for sustainable

development with 17

sdgs as the history we are discussing

and the

2015 the year was very much Landmark for

the m

multilateralism and international policy

sapping with adoption of several major

agreements Sendai framework for disaster

risk reduction at this ABA action agenda

on financing so these are some of the

important important world

class uh meetings agendas and

considerations and the

transformation of our world till the end

of 2030 agenda for sustainable

development with 17 sdgs was adopted at

the UN sustainable development Summit in

New York in September

2015 now the annual highlevel political

Forum on sustainable development serves

as the central un platform for the

followup and review of the

sdgs world leaders came together in 2015

and made the historical promise to

secure the rights and well-being of

everyone on a healthy thriving planet

where they adopted the 2030 agenda for

sustainable

development the sustainable development

goals are a call for action by all

countries poor Rich middle income

moderate income group countries all came

together to sit for the development of

environment most of the aspects taken in

one hand to sustain the life of human

being on this

planet and protecting our planet on the

other hand the next preced uh succeeding

goals started to take take into

consideration as the followup action to

progress also advancement and

sustainability both have found to be

hand inand as strategies that build the

economic growth that can build the

social life that can also enhance the

chances of Education Health social

protection at the same time development

of job opportunities plus tackling the

climate change Environmental

recation and other issues of environment

so in one hand protecting environment on

the other hand to prosper the Civil Life

in the

societies 17 goals for the people for

this planet the agenda Remains the

world's road map for ending poverty

protecting the planet and tackling

inequalities the 17 sdgs the concern

Stone of the agenda offered the most

practical and effective Pathway to

tackle the causes of violent conflict

human right abuses climate change

environmental degradation and aim to

ensure that no one will be left

behind the sdgs

reflect and uh understanding that the

sustainable development everywhere must

integrate in one hand economic growth

social wellbeing and Environmental

Protection

so goal of the month the May edition of

goal of the month edited looks at goal

15 life on the land which aims to

conserve all forms of life on the land

the sdg Summit is one of the very

important aspects to be discussed here

every four years the high level

political Forum meets under the all

spices of the UN General Assembly known

as The sdg Summit in 2023 the second sdg

Summit took place uh in the month of

September 1819 bringing together heads

of state and government to catalyze

renewed efforts towards accelerating

progress on the

sdgs in the

2023 onwards India's performance to

achieve the sdgs a recent analysis

published in the Lancet has concluded

that India is not on target to achieve

19 of the 33 sdgs indicators the

critical of Target indicators include

access to basic services on Target and

of Target the districts that have not

meet the sdg Target by

2021 and have observed a magnitude of

improvement between 2016 and 21

sufficient to meet the Target by

2023 and of Target distri districts that

have not meet the sdg Target by 2021 and

either observed worsening between 2016

and 2021 or observed an insufficient

magnitude of improvement between 2016

and 21 and the progress indicator shows

the progress in reducing adolescent

pregnancy tobacco you tobacco use in

women

multi-dimensional

poverty uh violence improving

electricity access

Etc so India's performance to achieve

the sdgs the sdg1 no poverty sdg2 zero

hunger sdg3 good health and

well-being sdg4 quality of Education

sdg5 gender equality and National family

and health survey report

multi-dimensional

poty have uh declined at a compounded

annual average rate of 4.8% per year in

2005 to1 and more than double that pace

at 10.3 a year during

20112 declining child mortality average

decline in overall indicators

consumption inequality decline all

important issues can have to be solved

over time under the perview of

development for achieving sustainable

development the reasons for India's poor

sdg performance mostly the slow World

growth rate linear extrapolation

unrealistic promises impossible to focus

worsening period financing sdgs

monitoring and ownership of

implementation process

and these are some of the references

based on which the lecture has been made

up and uh this was the discussion for uh

today's topic thank you for patient

hearings and thanks to all the listeners

once again

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