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• Goal 15—Life on Land: This goal ensures stopping further damage to life on earth by deforestation, loss of
natural habitats, and land degradation so that all nations together can work to conserve and sustainably use
biodiversity and ecosystems.
By stopping the cutting of trees and forests, land degradation, fragmentation and overgrasing will help in
preserving and restoring terrestrial ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, drylands and mountains.
Cutting trees is leading to soil erosion and making land dry and unusable for cultivation.
For example, National Afforestation Programme (NAP): Aims to increase forest and tree cover to enhance
biodiversity, combat desertification, and mitigate climate change impacts in India.
• Goal 16—Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: This goal ensures the end of abuse, exploitation, trafficking
and all forms of violence by implementing laws at the national and international levels to promote peaceful and
inclusive societies for sustainable development by all nations.
By fostering peaceful societies, this goal supports economic growth and social stability. Strong institutions ensure
accountability and transparency, which are essential for sustainable development and trust in governance. It
strives to create environments where everyone can live peacefully, with equal rights and opportunities upheld
by robust institutions.
For example, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) works to provide free legal aid and promote access to
justice for marginalised and vulnerable groups, ensuring fair and inclusive legal systems.
• Goal 17—Partnerships for the Goal: This goal focuses on strengthening the means of implementation and
revitalising the global partnership for sustainable development.
By collaborating across countries, organisations, and sectors, we can share knowledge, resources, and solutions
to tackle global challenges like poverty, hunger, and climate change more effectively. These partnerships foster
innovation and ensure that no one is left behind in the pursuit of sustainable development. By pooling our
strengths and expertise, we can create lasting impact and build a more resilient and inclusive world for future
generations.
For example, International Solar Alliance (ISA) aims to facilitate collaboration among solar-resource-rich
countries to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote sustainable energy solutions globally.
Reboot
1. What is Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals?
2. How many major problems are related to sustainable development?
At a Glance
• Sustainable development is the development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising the
capacity of future generations, guaranteeing the balance between economic growth, environmental care, and social
well-being.
• Three major problems related to sustainable development are food, Water, and fuel.
• The specialised skills which are important for building or developing a Sustainable Green Economy are called Green
Skills.
• The Sustainable Development Goals also known as the Global Goals, are a universal approach for improving our
world. These 17 interconnected universal goals were approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 and
are expected to be achieved by the year 2030.
• Organic farming is farming in which farmers do not use chemical pesticides and fertilisers to increase their production.
They use organic and natural fertilisers, such as cow dung to help in growing crops.
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