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Prioritizing Sustainable Development Goals: Identifying Key Areas for Action

Prioritizing Sustainable Development Goals: Identifying Key Areas for Action

by Ondrila Jaman -
Number of replies: 2

Hello. So as per the topic related to sustainable development, I came up with some points from my perspective.

From analyzing the chart provided in the "Sustainable Development in the European Union" report, it's apparent that some goals may be easier to achieve than others due to various factors. For instance, goals related to economic growth and innovation, such as Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth) and Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure), might be more attainable. This is because the EU has historically demonstrated strength in these areas and possesses the resources and expertise to drive progress.

Conversely, goals about environmental sustainability and climate action, such as Goal 13 (Climate action) and Goal 14 (Life below water), could prove more challenging. These goals often require significant systemic changes, global cooperation, and long-term investments to achieve meaningful outcomes. Factors like political will, economic constraints, technological advancements, and public awareness can heavily influence the feasibility of achieving these goals.

Additionally, Goal 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions) may face hurdles due to geopolitical complexities and varying levels of political stability across EU member states. Achieving progress in this area demands addressing underlying social inequalities, promoting transparency, and strengthening governance structures.

I believe that, while some SDGs may be more achievable owing to existing strengths and capabilities, others may require concerted efforts and collaboration to overcome complex challenges.

What do you think? Let me know in the comments.

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Re: Prioritizing Sustainable Development Goals: Identifying Key Areas for Action

by Backstrm Jonas -
I agree that Goal 13 (Climate action) and Goal 14 (Life below water), could prove more challenging. But the same would go for SDG 15 life on land would face similar challenge when these three goals are intertwined with each other. The factors that you mentioned especially awareness and technological advancements I fully agree with. Another factor that could pose some challenge are the implementation of new EU or other directive into local laws.
I do not fully agree on Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth) is easier to achieve, because we need to look beyond EU and Europe. To achieve SDG 8 we need to see an improved work environment and economic growth even in the less developed countries. If we can establish the groundwork for decent work and economic growth in the less developed countries, we could see a decrease in poverty and that could the needed springboard to achieve SDG 2 at the same time. In turn if just look at EU this goal is attainable, but may face some local challenges due to new laws and stagnation in economic growth.
I total agree with that SDG 16 may face geopolitical hurdles and due to the political stability in different EU member states. To achieve SDG 16 we not need to addressing underlying social inequalities, promoting transparency, and strengthening governance structures. We also improve the collaboration within EU to make that all member states and inhabitances have peace and justice as a base need. To achieve strong intuitions we need strengthen governance structures as you said.
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Re: Prioritizing Sustainable Development Goals: Identifying Key Areas for Action

by Muhammad Daud -
I agree that the goal concerning saving the climate and global warming would be hardest to achieve as it requires the implementation and creation of global policy concerning saving the environment.