Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals
About this ebook
approved the 2030 agenda which contains the Sustainable
Development Goals. In September 2015, the World leaders of all
193 member states of UN agreed to 17 Sustainable Development
Goals as the Global Goals. The 2030 Agenda which contain the
Sustainable Goals carries a resolve that has potential to liberate
humanity from all man-made crises. These goals focus on global
challenges that are facing humankind including poverty, hunger,
inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace
and justice but focus forward on social and economic
development and environmental protection for our better future.
As these goals are broad and interdependent, they are made
more actionable by identifying the specific target for each goal
along with indicators to measure progress towards each target.
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About the author
Such is the book, 'Sustainable Development Goals ' is a good
read, written by a young scholar Dr.Pratik Rajan Mungekar. This
informative text deals with the 17 Sustainable Development
Goals and the 2030 Agenda adopted by the United Nations. The
beginning chapter, ‘Introduction ' defines the concept of the
'Sustainable Development Goal' to make its meaning clear.
Besides the remaining chapters 2 to 18 deal thoroughly with
clarifying 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The information
provided here is not filled with heavy grammar and technical
jargon. The writer's style is so lucid. As a result, the text is not
merely an interesting read that can be enjoyed from top to
bottom but the work attributes a value as it offers comprehensive
account of the sustainable development goals combined with
thoughtful detailed discussion.
