UN Goal 11 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable [Sally Bray, NIST International School, Bangkok, Thailand] This goal advocates developing cities that are environmentally sustainable, and communities that are equitable and diverse, focusing on: access to affordable housing and basic services; safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable public transport; inclusive, integrated and … Continue reading United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES

UN Goal 10 Reduce inequality within and among countries [Lisa Crofts, Scotch College, Perth, Australia] The impact of colonisation in Australia on aboriginal people has been devastating. Attempts to close the gap in health, education, life expectancy, imprisonment and representation have failed, and Aboriginal people continue to live in generational disadvantage. The following books contains high quality fiction … Continue reading United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: REDUCED INEQUALITIES

UN Goal 9 Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation [Catherine Bae, The International School of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia] In the hope of creating a modern society, one must look into industry, innovation and infrastructure. Many developing countries are working hard to establish the foundation for these goals. And with every … Continue reading United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

UN Goal 8 Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all [Karthika Gopalakrishnan, Neev Academy, Bangalore, India] This goal trains the focus on sustained growth, individual productivity, and its link to economic progress."Decent work" refers to the idea that an individual can work in a safe, secure … Continue reading United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8: DECENT WORK & ECONOMIC GROWTH

UN Goal 7 Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy [Lisa Miller & Elaine Fong, Canadian International School, Singapore] “The world is making progress towards Goal 7, with encouraging signs that energy is becoming more sustainable and widely available. Access to electricity in poorer countries has begun to accelerate, energy efficiency continues to … Continue reading United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7: AFFORDABLE & CLEAN ENERGY

UN Goal 6 Ensure access to water and sanitation for all [Lisa Toner, Concordia International School, Shanghai, China] Fresh water is necessary for the survival of all living organisms on earth. It is water that carries nutrients to our cells, water that flushes out toxic wastes from our bodies and water that helps us to … Continue reading United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6: CLEAN WATER & SANITATION

UN Goal 5 Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls [Kim Tyo-Dickerson, International School of Amsterdam, The Netherlands] On the eve of International Women’s Day 2021, it is time to appreciate and celebrate women and girls everywhere who are working hard for a better future for themselves and others, as well as a … Continue reading United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: GENDER EQUALITY

UN Goal 3 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages [Benjamin Farr, Kambala Church of England Girls' School, Sydney, Australia] Good health and well-being is a fundamental goal that ensures a happy and healthy world community.  The main focus of SDG 3 is to ensure that there is worldwide public access … Continue reading United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING