Question

Consider the Global Goals from the perspective of a community healthcare worker. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Answer the following questions:

1. What can you do in the community health setting to support the achievement of the Global Goals?
2. How would you educate your community about the Global Goals, especially those that focus on health and well-being?

Answer 1

For the goals to be met, everyone needs to do their part: governments, the private sector, civil society and the general public.

While the Global Goals 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.

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.

Things to do

There are so many things everyone can do to contribute. Here are a few good things to start you off:

Spread the word about the Global Goals, so that more people can take action and contribute to meeting the Goals.

Join an organization (Link to that section) that actively contributes to meeting the Goals.

Reduce your general waste and your enviromental footprint. Avoid plastics, take the train instead of the airplane, the bike instead of the car.

Make conscious choices in your consumtion. Buy local and try to make sure what you buy is produced in fair and sustainable ways.

Show compassion and stand up against racism, exclusion, discrimination and injustice.

Use your imagination. The future depends on our ability to imagine it.