10.2.4
The UN's MDGs & SDGs
The Millennium Development Goals
The Millennium Development Goals
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were set by the UN at the turn of the century to set targets to combat poverty.
The MDGs
The MDGs
- 1 - Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
- 2 - Achieve universal primary education.
- 3 - Promote gender equality and empower women.
- 4 - Reduce child mortality.
- 5 - Improve maternal health.
- 6 - Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases.
- 7 - Ensure environmental sustainability.
- 8 - Global partnership for development.
Aims of the MDGs
Aims of the MDGs
- The MDGs were agreed in 2000 in a series of international conferences and summits.
- Their aim was to fight poverty and combat a range of issues hampering human development.
- A framework to coordinate development efforts was agreed.
- It allowed assessment of the progress being made at a national level.
- The overall goal was reducing the development gap between the poorest and richest countries.
- 8 MDGs were agreed.
Progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Progress in the UN’s MDGs has been mixed in terms of individual countries, global regions and targets.
Progress
Progress
- In 2015, the UN stated that ‘considerable progress’ had taken place worldwide on all eight targets.
- Sub-Saharan Africa stands out as the region where most problems still occur.
- Oceania is the second worst region for problems.
UN Report quote
UN Report quote
- "Millions of people are being left behind, especially the poorest and those disadvantaged because of their sex, age, disability, ethnicity or geographic location. Targeted efforts will be needed to reach the most vulnerable people."
- (UN Progress Report on the MDGs – 2015)
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
In 2015, 17 SDGs were agreed by the UN to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice and tackle climate change by 2030.
The sustainability agenda
The sustainability agenda
- The SDGs and the broader sustainability agenda address the root causes of poverty and the universal need for a style of development that works for all people.
- The focus is on the developing world and little is said about the contribution that might be made by the developed world, particularly in terms of aid.
UNDP connections
UNDP connections
- The SDGs are also connected to the three strategic focus areas of the UN Development Programme (UNDP).
- These are:
- Sustainable development.
- Democratic governance and peacebuilding.
- Climate and disaster resilience.
1Tectonic Processes & Hazards
1.1Tectonic Processes & Hazards
1.2Natural Disasters
1.3Natural Disaster Case Studies
1.4Trends & Patterns
2Option 2A: Glaciated Landscapes & Change
2.1Glaciated Landscapes Over Time
2.2Periglacial Landscapes
2.3Glacial Processes
2.4Glacial Landforms
3Option 2B: Coastal Landscapes & Change
3.1Coastal Landscapes
3.2Coastal Erosion & Deposition
3.3Coastal Risks
4Globalisation
4.1Globalisation
4.2Negatives of Globalisation
4.3Global Shift
4.5Culture
4.6Measuring Development
5Option 4A: Regenerating Places
5.1Types of Economies
5.2Function of Places
5.3Regeneration
5.4Regeneration Case Studies
6Option 4B: Diverse Places
6.1Population Structure
6.2Past & Present Connections
6.3Urban & Rural Spaces
6.4Diversity
6.5Urban & Rural Case Studies
6.6Case Study - Tower Hamlets
6.7Case Study - Sturton-le-Steeple
7The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity (A2 only)
7.1Hydrological Processes Global to Local
7.2Influences on the Water Cycle
7.3Water Insecurity
8The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security (A2 only)
8.1The Carbon Cycle
8.2Energy Consumption
8.3Alternative Energy
8.4Growing Demand for Resources
9Superpowers (A2 only)
9.1Superpowers
9.2Hard & Soft Power
9.2.1Hard & Soft Power
9.2.2Emerging Powers - China Rivalry
9.2.3Emerging Powers - Chinese Sources of Power
9.2.4Emerging Powers - Brazil
9.2.5Emerging Powers - Russia
9.2.6Emerging Powers - India
9.2.7Theories of Development
9.2.8Power Case Studies: Chinese One Belt One Road
9.2.9Power Case Studies: Pakistan Nuclear Arms
9.2.10Power Case Studies: OPEC
9.3IGOs, TNCs & Alliances
10Option 8A: Health & Human Rights (A2 only)
10.1Human Development
10.2Role of Governments & IGOs
10.3Human Rights
10.4Interventions
11Option 8B: Migration & Identity (A2 only)
11.1Globalisation & Migration
11.2Consequences of Migration
11.3Nation States
11.4Responses to Global Migration
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1Tectonic Processes & Hazards
1.1Tectonic Processes & Hazards
1.2Natural Disasters
1.3Natural Disaster Case Studies
1.4Trends & Patterns
2Option 2A: Glaciated Landscapes & Change
2.1Glaciated Landscapes Over Time
2.2Periglacial Landscapes
2.3Glacial Processes
2.4Glacial Landforms
3Option 2B: Coastal Landscapes & Change
3.1Coastal Landscapes
3.2Coastal Erosion & Deposition
3.3Coastal Risks
4Globalisation
4.1Globalisation
4.2Negatives of Globalisation
4.3Global Shift
4.5Culture
4.6Measuring Development
5Option 4A: Regenerating Places
5.1Types of Economies
5.2Function of Places
5.3Regeneration
5.4Regeneration Case Studies
6Option 4B: Diverse Places
6.1Population Structure
6.2Past & Present Connections
6.3Urban & Rural Spaces
6.4Diversity
6.5Urban & Rural Case Studies
6.6Case Study - Tower Hamlets
6.7Case Study - Sturton-le-Steeple
7The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity (A2 only)
7.1Hydrological Processes Global to Local
7.2Influences on the Water Cycle
7.3Water Insecurity
8The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security (A2 only)
8.1The Carbon Cycle
8.2Energy Consumption
8.3Alternative Energy
8.4Growing Demand for Resources
9Superpowers (A2 only)
9.1Superpowers
9.2Hard & Soft Power
9.2.1Hard & Soft Power
9.2.2Emerging Powers - China Rivalry
9.2.3Emerging Powers - Chinese Sources of Power
9.2.4Emerging Powers - Brazil
9.2.5Emerging Powers - Russia
9.2.6Emerging Powers - India
9.2.7Theories of Development
9.2.8Power Case Studies: Chinese One Belt One Road
9.2.9Power Case Studies: Pakistan Nuclear Arms
9.2.10Power Case Studies: OPEC
9.3IGOs, TNCs & Alliances
10Option 8A: Health & Human Rights (A2 only)
10.1Human Development
10.2Role of Governments & IGOs
10.3Human Rights
10.4Interventions
11Option 8B: Migration & Identity (A2 only)
11.1Globalisation & Migration
11.2Consequences of Migration
11.3Nation States
11.4Responses to Global Migration
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