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Sustainable Development and the Brundtland Report: Principles for a Fairer Future
Sustainable Development and the Brundtland Report The idea of sustainable development is now central to discussions about climate change, economic growth and social wellbeing. Its most widely recognised definition comes from Our Common Future, a report published in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development. The commission was chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland,…
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17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development: A Shared Vision for a Better Future
The 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: a shared plan to improve lives, protect the planet and build a more peaceful and prosperous world. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which address challenges ranging from poverty and…
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Hunger and SDG 2: Building a Food-Secure Future
SDG 2: Ending Hunger and Building a Food-Secure Future Hunger is more than the absence of food. It also includes inadequate nutrition, uncertainty about where the next meal will come from, and limited access to safe, affordable and nutritious food. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2), known as Zero Hunger, calls for…