How understanding the SDGs can help you get your foot in the United Nations and start a UN career.
Understanding the United Nations core values when looking into starting a UN career is key;
when applying for UNjobs, however, it is also important to make yourself familiar with some of the UN initiatives, such as the Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
This video aims to give you a quick intro and overview of the SDGs and their importance and will cover among other:
-) What are the sdgs
-) The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world
-) What’s the difference between the mdgs and sdgs. The MDGs (Millennium Development Goals) and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are both development agendas adopted by the United Nations to improve the lives of people around the world. However, there are some key differences between the two.
-) How can we promote sustainable development? Sustainable development can be promoted in several ways:
• Government action
• Private sector involvement
• Community engagement
• International cooperation
• Responsible consumption and production
• Climate action
• Innovation
and WHAT CAN YOU DO?
-) Will the sdgs target be reached?
Reaching the SDGs by the target date of 2030 will be a major challenge, and will require sustained effort and commitment from governments, businesses, and civil society. While significant progress has been made in some areas, there is still much work to be done to fully achieve the SDGs. Factors such as limited resources, political instability, economic inequality, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have all hindered progress.
However, it's important to note that the SDGs serve as a long-term vision for a better and more sustainable world, and that progress towards the goals is not binary. Even if the targets are not met by 2030, continued efforts to achieve them will still bring about positive change and improvement. The SDGs should be seen as a guide for action, and not as a deadline or a finish line.
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