This content addresses SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG-10 (Reduced inequalities), aligns with the World Health Organization’s goal to promote universal health coverage, and aims to help close the health treatment gap that keeps remote, underserved communities from accessing needed quality health services.
2025's World Population Day: Addressing Global Challenges
Celebration and Recognition
World Population Day is observed annually on July 11th to raise awareness about global population issues. In 2024, this day will highlight critical topics such as family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.
Origin and Global Involvement
2025's Nelson Mandela International Day: Celebrating Unity and Service
Celebration and Recognition
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated annually on July 18th, Mandela's birthday, honoring his legacy and the values he stood for. In 2025, this day calls upon individuals worldwide to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to community service, reflecting the 67 years Nelson Mandela devoted to fighting for social justice.
Origin and Global Involvement
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health as well as Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by providing research on disabilities to help prepare for future public health disasters. It also promotes inclusive leadership and implementation that considers the needs of people with disabilities.
The content of the chapter aligns with UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by discussing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy technologies, and address the impact of climate change through the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.
Climate Change and Circular Economics: Human Society as a Closed Thermodynamic System, 2024, Pages 131-165
The content aligns with UN SDG 13 (Climate Action) by analyzing temperature and precipitation data to assess climate change risks, map hazard risks related to floods, droughts, snow, and freezing events, and calculate associated damage, while also indirectly supporting SDG 15 (Life on Land) by evaluating the impact on various regions and ecosystems.
