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` School of Tourism and International Hospitality Management
Name: Vecinal, Kimberly G. Year & Section: HTRM 2-1
Instructor: Mark Gabriel Wagan Aguilar Date: November 8, 2022
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals are a set of goals that targets achieving a
sustainable and prosperous future for all. Their objectives are focused on ending poverty,
protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity for all. When it comes to sustainable
development, several important interconnected goals need to be considered. These goals
include: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving natural resources, ensuring
people have access to clean water and sanitation, combating climate change, and
ensuring that the world's forests are sustainably managed. Sustainable Development
Goals are all important, but there is also an important connection between them and
environmental conservation. Here, we will look at how each of these goals is connected
to the environment and how they all work together to ensure a sustainable future for our
planet.
GOAL 1: No Poverty
Poor connection to environmental conservation is an issue affecting the world's
poorest parts. We should focus on giving people stable jobs because it is one of the most
important factors in helping people not to rely on the environment and contribute to
protecting the environment. A stable job helps people to have a regular source of income,
which allows them to save money that they can use to invest in more environmentally-
friendly products. For example, if a person has a well-paid job, they have the money to
invest more in energy-efficient appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines,
which can help to reduce their household's energy consumption and help to conserve the
environment.
GOAL 2: Zero Hunger
It is widely acknowledged that one of the best ways to protect our environment and
support local farming communities is through patronage and buying their local produce.
Local farmers often use organic practices to avoid harmful chemicals and promote
biodiversity on their land, and will not harm the environment. Environmental concerns are
not the only reason to buy from local farms. Locally grown foods are typically healthier
and more nutritious than their mass-produced counterparts. Local foods require less
packaging and are less likely to be packaged in environmentally non-harmful materials
than mass-produced products. Finally, when you purchase locally grown produce, you
reduce the demand for food products that have traveled long distances to reach the store.
Reducing the need for imported products helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
fuel costs for shipping these products to their destinations.
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Creating a healthy environment is important for everyone and can be the first step
toward a healthier lifestyle. You can help to protect the environment and your own health
by choosing environmentally friendly products and adopting clean energy practices. This
includes using products such as recycled materials, renewable energy sources, or less
toxic chemicals. It can also involve using alternative energy sources like solar and wind
power, composting and recycling whenever possible, turning off lights and electronics
when they are not in use, shopping for produce and other food items in bulk, taking public
transportation when possible, and reducing or eliminating the use of disposable products
like paper plates and plastic water bottles. By reducing the amount of waste we generate
and encouraging the use of more sustainable products, we can also help to preserve the
natural environment and support people's ability to live full and active lives.
GOAL 4: Quality Education
Proper education can help people make appropriate decisions about how they use
resources, and it can also help them become more involved in the decisions that impact
their community and environment. By ensuring that all citizens have equal access to
information about our environment, we can help facilitate a more informed and engaged
citizenry who will advocate for protecting the environment. Additionally, a properly built
schoolhouse will be able to withstand intense weather conditions without disrupting any
learning activities within the classroom. Using recycled building materials and energy-
efficient technologies can help reduce our impact on the environment while creating a
safe and healthy learning environment for our children. Education is a crucial component
in promoting environmentally conscious behavior; if people understand how their actions
impact the environment and how they can improve it, they will be more likely to make
environmentally friendly choices.
GOAL 5: Gender Equality
Gender equality is something that everyone should fight for, as it can have a great
impact on their lives and the environment we live in. Women and men have different
points of view regarding many issues in life, including the environment and conservation.
Gender equality should be promoted in all areas of life - maybe this can be the reason for
them to have a broader idea about conservation and think of a better solution to conserve
our environment better! By promoting gender equality, we can make people more aware
that both sexes have unique strengths that we can use to create innovative solutions to
environmental problems. This will also encourage them to work together to find solutions
for climate change and other important issues facing our planet.
GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
We must protect water since it is our precious resource. We can do this by
educating people about the importance of conserving water and avoiding water pollution.
We can avoid water pollution by preventing harmful human activities like dumping
hazardous wastes in our waterways, dumping untreated industrial wastewater, and
littering waterways. We can also protect water quality by avoiding chemicals like
detergents and pesticides in rivers and lakes. We can prevent the spread of infectious
diseases by promoting proper sanitation and hygiene among our communities. Proper
waste management is essential if we want to conserve the environment. By promoting
the importance of water conservation and protecting our waterways, we can help protect
the Earth’s ecosystems and safeguard the future of our planet.
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Renewable energy resources are becoming more and more popular because
they're environmentally friendly and can save you money on your electric bills. These
resources include solar power, wind power, hydropower, and geothermal energy. Using
renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels will not only benefit the environment but
will also help you reduce your monthly energy costs. Investing in renewable energy
resources can help people worldwide gain access to power so they can live healthier and
happier lives. Giving people access to modern energy will help them lead healthier lives
while saving money and contributing to a more environmentally conscious future.
GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Undoubtedly, the current global economy relies heavily on natural resources. To
reduce this impact, we need to provide people with employment opportunities to become
self-sufficient and not rely on natural resources for survival. If they cannot provide for
themselves and their families, they will have to rely on their environment to meet their
basic needs. This will result in the depletion of natural resources and the destruction of
the environment. On the other hand, if people are provided with employment
opportunities, they can provide for themselves and their families. They will not need to
depend on the environment for survival. This will help reduce human activity's
environmental impacts and preserve the environment for future generations. At the same
time, we need to encourage people to develop innovative ways of conserving natural
resources. This can be done by encouraging businesses and individuals to adopt
sustainable practices and reducing their demand for scarce resources.
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
It's becoming more and more apparent that infrastructure development can have
a significant impact on the environment. For example, the construction of highways
through sensitive ecosystems can destroy forests and reduce biodiversity. We can reduce
environmental impacts and improve community resilience by incorporating green
infrastructure in building projects. Green infrastructure refers to systems that are designed
to minimize the effects on the environment while providing social and economic benefits.
Examples include wetlands, green roofs, urban parks, and pedestrian walkways. In
addition to reducing emissions and improving air quality, green infrastructure can promote
social equity by providing green space for local communities to enjoy and access. If we
can create environmentally-friendly and sustainable cities that have healthy communities,
we can do our part to protect the planet for future generations.
GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
The right to an environment that is clean and pollution free is a fundamental human
right, and we must work to make this a reality for all people. All people, even those who
are poor, should have access to natural resources, water, land, forests, and other
ecosystems to be able to sustain themselves and their families. There should be no
barriers to accessing these natural assets by anyone, and all environmental laws should
be enforced equally for everyone. Suppose we want to make progress on reducing
poverty and addressing inequality. In that case, we need to protect the environment so
everyone can enjoy a clean and healthy environment free from pollution. We should start
now to move towards this goal and ensure everyone can enjoy their right to a healthy
environment and the right to live in harmony with nature and the environment that
surrounds us.
GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Modernizing is one of the most important things we can do to help our economy
and keep our environment healthy. Modernization helps us improve what we do,
benefiting both businesses and customers. However, we need to make sure that
modernization doesn't impact the environment negatively. This can be done by planning
how our companies and industries will change before it happens and ensure that the
proper precautions are taken to protect our environment during the transition. As our
economy grows, we want to ensure that we remain environmentally conscious of
sustaining our natural resources for future generations.
GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
We all know that taking care of our environment is important, but sometimes it can
be hard to make good decisions. We are surrounded by tons of advertisements for food,
clothing, and other products we use daily, but how can we know what's good for us? Do
we really need that? Or are we just wasting our money on things we don't even need?
One of the main reasons why our earth is being polluted is because humans
overconsume. This means we are using too much water, too many trees, too much oil,
and too many other materials that we don't really need to survive. It is important to
consume only what we need so that our planet can support the human population. We
also need to reduce our energy consumption by switching off lights and unplugging
unused electrical appliances when we are not using them. We can do this together by
consuming responsibly, producing energy sustainably, and using renewable resources
whenever possible.
GOAL 13: Climate Action
It is now abundantly clear that climate change is a reality, and it's affecting every
single one of us in some shape or form. Whether it be extreme flooding, wildfires, or
severe drought, we are already seeing the effects of global warming play out across the
country and the world. The impact of climate change is not going to go away any time
soon, and the only way we are going to be able to reverse them is if we all work together
to take action and make the necessary lifestyle changes needed to protect the
environment around us. We can start with small things such as using recyclable materials
rather than plastic ones and planting trees in our backyards that help to offset the carbon
emissions produced by driving our cars. By adopting more sustainable lifestyles and
making a conscious effort to limit our impact on the environment, we can all do our part
to help stop climate change in its tracks.
GOAL 14: Life Below Water
We are all well aware of the massive overfishing problem that is taking place in our
Oceans. Not only is this leading to the depletion of many fish stocks, but it's also causing
great harm to many marine animals. Many species are being threatened with extinction
due to overfishing, while the degradation of their habitats means they're finding it
increasingly difficult to survive. Therefore, we must take action to protect their natural
habitats and reduce their risk of becoming endangered. At the same time, we should also
work to reduce the amount of pollution that goes into the environment, as this is also
damaging to marine species. By reducing the amount of waste we generate, we can
protect the environment and help ensure that marine species remain healthy.
GOAL 15: Life on Land
Protecting land and soil is essential to ensuring that people and animals can
benefit from it. Land and soil can provide vital resources, support diverse ecosystems,
and produce food. Soil provides nutrients for plants to grow and people to eat. It also
stores carbon and oxygen, essential for life on Earth. But these resources can be
damaged or destroyed without good stewardship of the land and soil. The ground under
our feet supports life on Earth. It provides a home for plants and animals and plays a key
role in storing and cycling carbon. We should stop doing harmful activities that may affect
the land and soil and work towards protecting it for future generations, not just people but
also for the lives of different animals and plant species.
GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Environmental crimes are serious offenses that damage our environment and
threaten public health. Many environmental crimes include littering, polluting, overfishing,
animal poaching, and many more. These activities can cause harm to animals living in
the environment and might cause health problems for people living and working near the
environment that is being harmed. By stopping these environmental crimes, we could
help protect animals and people from harm while protecting the environment. Government
should take action to prevent environmental crime and create alternative work for people
who are interested in having income but do not want to involve themselves with
environmental issues. They should implement rules to follow to stop illegal activities and
give consequences to those people who break the rules. We must create more
awareness among the general public about the importance of protecting our environment
from further damage.
GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
In today's World, we are seeing more and more people coming together to work
towards common goals. Through collaboration, we can overcome even the most difficult
of challenges and create positive change in our communities and around the World. By
working together. We can develop more ideas to help people and the environment. We
need to know about the rules and regulations that should be followed so we can protect
the environment. We can use all our talent and skills to work together and help people in
need so they can live in a safe and clean environment. We need to make education
programs to teach people about the importance of taking care of the environment and
how we can protect our environment and help people when we can help them to make a
better world for the next generation. Everyone can do their part by practicing what they
learned about protecting the environment and taking good care of our planet. We all can
make our World a better place to live by sharing our knowledge and doing our best to
protect the earth for future generations.
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