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In order to make cities sustainable, we have to work towards building cities that are greener, have open public spaces for
leisure activities, and cleaner transport. The cities should also have more career options, affordable housing, and resilient
structures that bring prosperity in an inclusive manner for all incomes and societal groups. It should have structures that
may avoid critical loss to human lives and property and are able to mitigate any emergency situation.
RESPONSIBLE Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
12 CONSUMPTION
AND PRODUCTION The world requires urgent action for the responsible consumption and production because human
population is increasing everday and in order to maintain this population, we need to have food. The
food requires input in the form of fertilisers and water. Fertilisers, though increase the production,
cause harm to the environment. Water, an already scarce resource is overutilised and needs to be
saved from further exploitation in quality and quantity. The wastage of food is actually not a feasible action any more.
So, we need to be more responsible while consumption of food, and resources used for its production.
Other resources are also being exploited at an unexpectedly fast rate due to the global demand. Inefficient production
processes for developing human wants and desires have led to wastage in existing supplies of raw materials. Thus
overall, this SDG aims to improve both the production and consumption patterns of all commodities by 2030 in order to
establish a more sustainable future for upcoming generations.
Goal 13: Climate Action
CLIMATE
Pollution and the unrestrained burning of fossil fuels are the major factors causing climate change 13 ACTION
worldwide. Increasing greenhouse gas emissions are raising the earth's temperature every day.
Greenhouse gas emissions are more than 50 percent higher than in 1990. Toxic products from
industrial and vehicle pollution have also contributed to environmental changes, which are
increasingly unsuitable for the livelihoods of future generations. The irreversible damage caused by
plastics and nuclear wastes needs immediate attention.
Rising temperatures and climate change result in numerous natural disasters that lead to billions of dollars in losses
worldwide. Therefore, this goal aims to mobilise international and national resources to mitigate environmental damage
and work towards its possible recovery. The SDG will require political, economic, and human resources to bring about
the much-needed change for the world.
LIFE GOAL 14: Life Below Water
14 BELOW WATER
Oceans are very important to the mankind as they make the planet habitable for humans and other
forms of life. It is a vital resource which provides numerous other resources. We have to manage this
resource in order to maintain the supplies of all other resources .
Coastal biodiversity is used by three billion people for their livelihood and the way we are consuming
ocean resources, it is reaching unsustainable level. So, SDG 14 aims to bring sustainable yields back to
the oceans and prevent its over-exploitation as well as address the impacts of ocean acidification. Oceans are absorbers
of carbon dioxide as well, so we must work upon their saving as they control green house gas. So protecting oceans is
directly or indirectly protecting us.
GOAL 15: Life on Land
LIFE
Humans depend on earthly gifts as much as they depend on the resources of the oceans. Life sustains 15 ON LAND
with the help of forests, atmosphere, land, and the creatures that inhabit them. Forests are natural
suppliers of fresh water and maintain ecological balance, crucial for sustaining life. The decrease in
forests contributes to the expansion of desert areas, known as desertification.
Statistically, 13 million hectares of forests are lost or destroyed every year. Even with legislation
aimed at conserving natural forests, species continue to decline. Wildlife trafficking further threatens animal life, posing
risks to human survival.
Therefore, SDG 15 encourages universal action to address these challenges exacerbated by changing lifestyles. This will
secure life-supporting factors such as food, water, atmosphere, land, and climate, ultimately promoting a healthy and
peaceful life for all.
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