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Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
also known as the Global Goals, are a universal
call to action to end poverty, protect the
planet and ensure peace and prosperity for all.
Launched at the United Nations Sustainable
Development Summit in New York in September
2015, these goals form the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development.
The 2030 Agenda and its 17 SDGs provide a
roadmap for sustainable progress that leaves
no one behind. These goals address critical issues facing businesses, governments and society, including
poverty, gender equality, water use, energy, climate change and biodiversity.
Countries are now developing policies and regulations to promote sustainable systems across all economic
sectors, aiming for a secure, affordable and sustainable economy.
GREEN GROWTH
Green growth aims to achieve economic progress that is both socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, emphasises green growth
alongside poverty eradication as key focal points for a green economy.
The Finance Commission of India defines green growth as “rethinking growth strategies with regard to their
impacts on environmental sustainability and the environmental resources available to poor and vulnerable
groups.” The extent to which India’s economy can “grow green” depends on its ability to reduce resource
consumption while supporting economic growth, social equity and job creation. Green growth is vital for
balancing these priorities.
To ensure sustainable development, economic growth activities must consider their environmental impacts to
align with long-term growth and development goals. For instance, traffic congestion caused by the overuse
of private vehicles leads to time wastage and increased emissions of particulate matter and carbon monoxide.
This issue can be mitigated by transitioning to an efficient public transport system.
GREEN ECONOMY
Green economy can be defined as an economy with a vision of growth and development
for mankind while reducing environmental risks or ecological imbalance. It encourages
the overall development of humans in compliance with the laws of nature. It helps
in economic growth while maintaining a balance in the environment in which the
development takes place without being harmful to the environment or human health.
To live a healthy life and to save earth, there is a need to make people aware of the use of green products
which does not bring or cause damage to the environment.
Green Consumer
A person who avoids environmental degradation or destruction for his comfort and chooses to purchase only
environment-friendly products is known as a Green Consumer. Examples of eco-friendly products include
those with little or no packaging, made from natural ingredients, or produced without causing pollution.
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