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5.7. OUR ROLE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
A nation is made by its people living there which means we all have to contribute our bit to protect our air, water
and land from pollution through our joint efforts.
Below are some of the efforts required by the people to help attain these Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
5.7.1. Quality Education
Education gives you knowledge related to many things that you
come across in your daily life. Quality education will provide a strong
foundation with financial security. This will improve their standard of
living and will give them a way to move out of poverty. It will enlighten
the youth to contribute in all possible ways for the social and economic
development of their community which is another important factor to
fulfill many other related sustainable development goals.
5.7.2. Clean Water and Sanitation
Clean water for drinking and adequate sanitation is the basic human right. We have seen in this COVID times that
access to water, sanitation and hygiene services is the basic requirement to fight against the COVID virus which is
an urgent need of the time for preserving the health and well-being of millions.
Pollution from the industries, open defecation practices are polluting the water resources thus causing a lot of
diseases in the people living in that area.
5.7.3. Affordable and Clean Energy
This focuses on investing in clean energy sources such as solar, wind and thermal at affordable prices. This is
an initiative of preserving renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse effect, reducing harmful smog, toxic
buildups in our air and water. All these will help in reducing our impact on climate change and creating a sustainable
energy future.
5.7.4. Decent Work and Economic Growth
People with decent jobs will benefit the society by being productive and will contribute to the economic growth of
the country. Unemployment can lead to unrest and anti-social activities will increase in the society.
5.7.5. Reduced Inequalities
Inequalities based on income, sex, age, disability, race, religion and opportunity will slow down the process of
social and economic development of the society. Greater efforts at all levels are needed to educate people which
in turn will reduce inequalities, poverty and hunger.
5.7.6. Sustainable Cities and Communities
For our societies and countries to prosper at present and in future we all need to have cleaner, greener and modern
sustainable cities.
5.7.7. Responsible Consumers and Producers
Responsible consumers are conscious of their consumption habits and contribute to a more positive impact on society
and the environment. from the producers of goods and services. Producers should go for production of goods with
negative environmental impacts such as soil, water, greenhouse gas emissions and degradation of ecosystems.
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