SDG #13 — CLIMATE ACTION
- The SDGs are an important framework for building a better planet
- Climate action is necessary to prepare for climate change
- We can invest our money to make a better world for everyone
In 2015, the United Nations generated a set of global sustainable development goals intended to be met by 2030. These Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were devised to assess the #2030Agenda of the United Nations and measure the progress made towards various benchmarks set by the UN. Overall, these goals provide a framework for Developed and Developing Nations to work together towards a better future for both parties. The hope is that these goals will impact the entire planet in positive ways while laying the foundation for sustainable growth. Through these goals, the United Nations recognizes and emphasizes that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health & education, reduce inequality, protect the environment, and spur economic growth. Overarching this promise is tackling Climate Change, an issue that knows no borders and affects us all greatly.
SDG #13 is CLIMATE ACTION!
This SDG recognizes that climate change is real and already having an enormous impact on all of our lives! Average global temperatures have been steadily rising since the beginning of the industrial revolution. The scientific consensus is that this rise in temperature is man-made. We must all realize that we’re living in a world where we’ll have to make lifestyle changes if we want our children to enjoy the same quality of life that we have. Without change, permanent damage is inevitable. SDG #13 asks us to make URGENT changes to how our economies work and how we respond to natural disasters.
Preparing for our New Reality
Communities and Governments around the world need to adapt and build in response to climate change. Awareness-building campaigns are needed to educate and prepare citizens to deal with increased storm activity and more extreme weather. Specifically, $100 billion is needed by developed nations in order to address their climate preparedness needs. The Green Climate Fund is one well-known avenue by which this money will be directed towards projects that assist with climate change preparedness. Smart and sustainable investments have the ability to go a long way towards addressing these needs.
The Impact of Government
As of May 2019, 168 out of 197 parties at the United Nations have signed their commitment to the Paris Agreement. Unfortunately, the United States has recently withdrawn from this climate agreement that was created to reduce harmful emissions through a cohesive global effort. It’s essential that all continue to pressure their governments to generate and meet commitments addressing climate change. Only then can we have a hope for not only the survival but the success of all in our societies.
Learn More
You can learn more about this SDG at the United Nations website, including the indicators and data used to come up with and track our progress towards meeting these goals by 2030. Here at Physis Investment, we help you track the impact your portfolio has on the environment. We want you to understand how your investment helps the environment and fights against climate change. Check out our impact report to learn more. Sign up here.
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References:
SustainableDevelopment.UN.org
