Environmental protection, involving the preservation and restoration of natural resources and ecosystems, is foundational to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It directly influences SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land), which all stress the urgent need to mitigate environmental degradation, conserve biodiversity, and foster sustainable use of our natural resources. Furthermore, environmental protection is intrinsically linked to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), as a healthy environment reduces risks from pollution and disease vectors. It also contributes to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by promoting clean water resources and renewable energy. Additionally, it is integral to achieving SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), emphasizing the need for sustainable consumption and production patterns that limit environmental harm.
World Bee Day 2024: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Our Buzzing Allies
On May 20, 2024, the globe will come together to mark World Bee Day 2024. This isn't just a day to marvel at these buzzing beauties; it's a call to action—a day to realize how bees are integral to many of our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). World Bee Day 2024 seeks to elevate this message, shedding light on the myriad ways bees contribute to our global aspirations.
The Importance of Bees
World Toilet Day 2023: Making Every Flush Count for Sustainable Development
On World Toilet Day 2023, which falls on 19 November, SDG Resources aims to cast a spotlight on an issue that many often overlook – sanitation. As odd as it might sound to some, toilets are more than just a basic amenity; they're a symbol of a society's progress and commitment to ensuring the well-being of its inhabitants.
A Brief Introduction to World Toilet Day 2023
The Amazon is the most concentrated expression of life on Earth and it is clearly threatened.
Advances in Chemical Pollution, Environmental Management and Protection, Volume 6, 2020, Pages 1-31
Ocean health is critical for human well-being but is threatened by multiple stressors. Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity agreed to protect 10% of their waters by 2020. The scientific evidence supporting the use of marine protected areas (MPAs) to conserve biodiversity stems primarily from knowledge on fully protected areas, but most of what is being established is partially protected. Here, we assess the protection levels of the 1,062 Mediterranean MPAs.
