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PEACE, JUSTICE Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
16 AND STRONG
INSTITUTIONS We cannot hope for sustainable development without peace, stability, human rights, and effective
governance based on the rule of law. Yet, our world is increasingly divided. We want peace and
justice for humanity and are looking for strong institutions to achieve this. Some regions fall into
an endless cycle of conflict and violence, while others are peaceful and prosperous. Therefore, all
countries must take appropriate actions to combat these situations and foster the much-needed
growth of a sustainable society that encourages positive change for future generations.
SDG 16 aims to reduce all forms of injustice and violence and promote a world governed by laws and order, resulting in
institutions that govern people uniformly and in the most productive manner.
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals PARTNERSHIPS
17 FOR THE GOALS
Realisation of all SDGs is only possible when all countries collaborate and put their efforts to the nth
degree, to bring about the changes we desire for a sustainable, peaceful, progressive, and liveable
world. Since, the world is more interconnected than ever, it is now mandatory to join hands with
other countries and work towards our common goals.
Improving access to technology and knowledge with ever-improving scientific means will take our initiatives and ideas
further. Coordinating such activities with developing nations will bring about the changes needed by the world. We need
improvements in debt situations, pollution levels, equality, and partnerships to make this planet sustainable for future
generations. So, let's join hands from east to west and north to south to make the world a fair and peaceful place to live.
Reboot
1. Which SDG is working on to reduce violence, injustice and promote a world that works under laws and
orders?
2. Which SDG is aimed at combating the processes that lead to the wastage of resources and the depletion
of existing supplies of raw materials on Earth?
Brainy Fact
The concept of SDGs originated at the Rio+20 Summit in 2012, the largest summit in UN history.
Colombia and Guatemala suggested establishing new goals to succeed the Millennium Development
Goals, which were initiated in 2000 with the aim of halving poverty by 2015. This objective has been
achieved, with poverty, defined as living on less than $1.25 a day, reduced by half. Setting such goals
proves effective, as they help organisations and countries align their agendas and prioritise funding in
a complex world.
The new goals resulted from a three-year process that included 83 national surveys and engaged
over 7 million people, marking the most extensive consultation in UN history. A report indicates that
Sweden is most likely to achieve these goals first, with Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Switzerland
following closely behind.
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