Books
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. "This volume addresses SDG 11, namely 'Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable' and contains the description of a range of terms, which allows a better understanding and fosters knowledge. This book presents a set of papers on the state of the art of knowledge and practices about the numerous challenges for cities, solutions and opportunities for the future."
Gender Equality
Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. "This volume addresses SDG 5, namely "Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls" ... This SDG is considered by many as a pivotal goal since the significant role of women in achieving sustainable development has always been acknowledged in several official UN declarations. Yet gender disparity is still rampant under various guises in various countries. Women’s rights need to be strongly safeguarded through legislation to ensure equal opportunities."
Life on Land
Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. "This volume addresses SDG 15, namely 'Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss' and contains the description of a range of terms, which allow a better understanding and foster knowledge."
Affordable and Clean Energy
Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. "This volume addresses SDG 7, namely 'Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all' and contains the description of a range of terms, which allow a better understanding and foster knowledge .... This book presents a set of papers on the state-of-the-art of knowledge and practices about energy sustainable, in terms of generation and demand energy, considering aspects of innovation, management, sources of energy, performance, society behavior, and infrastructure, among others."
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United Nations 17 Global Goals
United Nations Global Goals (17 Sustainable Development Goals) https://sdgs.un.org/goals
- GOAL 1: No Poverty - End poverty in all its forms everywhere
- GOAL 2: Zero Hunger - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
- GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
- GOAL 4: Quality Education - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
- GOAL 5: Gender Equality - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
- GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
- GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
- GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
- GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
- GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality - Reduce inequality within and among countries
- GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
- GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
- GOAL 13: Climate Action - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
- GOAL 14: Life Below Water - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
- GOAL 15: Life on Land - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
- GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
- GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development