CE403 - Lecture08 - Sustainable Development Goals

CE 403: Socio-economic Aspects of
Development Projects
Lecture-8:
Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs)
What is sustainable development?
 Sustainable development has been defined as development that meets the
needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
 Sustainable development calls for concerted efforts towards building an
inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for people and the planet.
 For sustainable development to be achieved, it is crucial to harmonize three
core elements: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental
protection. These elements are interconnected and all are crucial for the well-
being of individuals and societies.
 Eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions is an indispensable
requirement for sustainable development. To this end, there must be
promotion of sustainable, inclusive and equitable economic growth, creating
greater opportunities for all, reducing inequalities, raising basic standards of
living, fostering equitable social development and inclusion, and promoting
integrated and sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems.
2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development
On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development — adopted by world leaders in September
2015 at an historic UN Summit — officially came into
force.
Over the next fifteen years, with these new Goals that
universally apply to all, countries will mobilize efforts to
end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle
climate change, while ensuring that no one is left
behind.
“SDGs” and “Agenda 2030”
• The “SDGs” are also known as "Transforming
our World: the2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development" or "2030 Agenda" in short
SDGs are Action for All Countries
The SDGs, also known as Global Goals, build on the
success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
and aim to go further to end all forms of poverty.
The new Goals are unique in that they call for action by
all countries, poor, rich and middle-income to promote
prosperity while protecting the planet.
They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand
with strategies that build economic growth and addresses
a range of social needs including education, health, social
protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate
change and environmental protection.
All Governments to Own SDGs
While the SDGs are not legally binding, governments are
expected to take ownership and establish national
frameworks for the achievement of the 17 Goals.
Countries have the primary responsibility for follow-up
and review of the progress made in implementing the
Goals, which will require quality, accessible and timely
data collection.
Regional follow-up and review will be based on
national-level analyses and contribute to follow-up and
review at the global level.
Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman
The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next 15 years
in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet. All
(Heads of States) are determined:
People
To end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all
human beings can fulfill their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy
environment.
Planet
To protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption
and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action
on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future
generations
Prosperity
To ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that
economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature.
The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next 15 years
in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet. All
(Heads of States) are determined:
Peace
To foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence.
There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without
sustainable development.
Partnership
To mobilize the means required to implement this Agenda through a revitalized
Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, based on a spirit of strengthened
global solidarity, focused in particular on the needs of the poorest and most
vulnerable and with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people.
The Interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals are of
crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new Agenda is realized. If we
realize our ambitions across the full extent of the Agenda, the lives of all will be
profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better.
The Sustainable Development Goals,
SDGs
• 17 Goals
• 169 Targets
• 241 Indicators
The 17 SDGs
Are the SDGs Legally Binding?
No. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not legally

binding.
Nevertheless, countries are expected to take ownership and
establish a national framework for achieving the 17 Goals.
Implementation and success will rely on countries’ own sustainable
development policies, plans and programs.
Countries have the primary responsibility for follow-up and review,
at the national, regional and global levels, with regard to the progress
made in implementing the Goals and targets over the next 15 years.
Actions at the national level to monitor progress will require
quality, accessible and timely data collection and regional follow-up
and review.
How will the SDGs be Implemented?
The Addis Ababa Action Agenda that came out of the Third International
Conference on Financing for Development provided concrete policies and
actions to support the implementation of the new agenda.
Implementation and success will rely on countries’ own sustainable
development policies, plans and programs, and will be led by countries.
Nationally owned and country-led sustainable development strategies will
require resource mobilization and financing strategies.
All stakeholders: governments, civil society, the private sector, and
others, are expected to contribute to the realization of the new agenda.
A revitalized global partnership at the global level is needed to support
national efforts. This is recognized in the 2030 Agenda.
Multi-stakeholder partnerships have been recognized as an important
component of strategies that seek to mobilize all stakeholders around the
new agenda.
How will the SDGs be Monitored?
At the global level, the 17 SDGs and 169 targets of the new agenda will be
monitored and reviewed using a set of global indicators.
Governments will also develop their own national indicators to assist in
monitoring progress made on the goals and targets.
There will be approximately 300 indicators for all the targets.
The follow-up and review process will be informed by an annual SDG
Progress Report to be prepared by the Secretary-General.
The annual meetings of the High-level Political Forum on sustainable
development will play a central role in reviewing progress towards the
SDGs at the global level. The means of implementation of the SDGs will
be monitored and reviewed to ensure that financial resources are
effectively mobilized to support the new sustainable development
agenda.
How Much will the Implementation of SDGs Cost?
The means of implementation—including how to mobilize the financial resources to
achieve the sustainable development agenda—are a core feature of the new
agenda.
In order to achieve the SDGs, substantial investment will be required, in both
developed and developing countries. This agenda will require the mobilization of
significant resources—in the trillions of dollars.
But these resources already exist. There are far more than enough savings in the
world to finance the new agenda. How to direct investment so that it supports
sustainable development will be crucial for achieving our Goals.
Resources need to be mobilized from domestic and international sources, as
well as from the public and private sectors.
ODA (Official development assistance) is still necessary to help the countries
most in need, including the least developed countries, to achieve sustainable
development.
How Does Climate Change Relate to
Sustainable Development?
Climate change is already impacting public health, food and water security,
migration, peace and security. Climate change, left unchecked, will roll
back the development gains we have made over the last decades and
will make further gains impossible.
Investments in sustainable development will help address climate
change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building climate
resilience.
Conversely, action on climate change will drive sustainable
development.
Tackling climate change and fostering sustainable development are two
mutually reinforcing sides of the same coin; sustainable development
cannot be achieved without climate action. Conversely, many of the SDGs
are addressing the core drivers of climate change.
How are the SDGs Different from MDGs?
The 17 SDGs with 169 targets are broader in scope and go further than the MDGs by
addressing the root causes of poverty and the universal need for development that works
for all people. The goals cover the three dimensions of sustainable development:
economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection.
Building on the success and momentum of the MDGs, the new global goals cover
more ground, with ambitions to address inequalities, economic growth, decent jobs, cities
and human settlements, industrialization, oceans, ecosystems, energy, climate change,
sustainable consumption and production, peace and justice.
The new Goals are universal and apply to all countries, whereas the MDGs were
intended for action in developing countries only.
A core feature of the SDGs is their strong focus on means of implementation—the
mobilization of financial resources—capacity-building and technology, as well as
data and institutions.
The new Goals recognize that tackling climate change is essential for sustainable
development and poverty eradication. SDG 13 aims to promote urgent action to
combat climate change and its impacts.
UN High Level Panel on Water
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