Partnerships for the Goals

The 16 preceding goals demonstrate how we as the inhabitants of our planet can take daily action to support a better environment for us all. However, how will this make a difference on a global scale?

For the Sustainable Development Goals to be a success, partnerships between governments, scientists, academics, civil society and the private sector must be formed in order to mobilise increased resources for development, finance, better technology, capacity and trade. The goals are universal and based on shared values and principles; therefore it is down to a global commitment of both developed and developing countries to work together, take action and join the dots— Planetary’s mission!

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were agreed in 2015 by the United Nations—a huge new partnership!

The goals led to 195 nations signing The Paris Agreement in 2016, which aims to strengthen joint and global combat against climate change.

Achieving the SDGs by 2030 could create 380 million new jobs.

The UN provides humanitarian aid to 91.4 million people in 83 countries.

The budget for official development assistance decreased by 0.6% between 2016 and 2017. Aid to Africa has fallen by 4%.

79% of imported goods enter developed countries ‘duty free’.

Resource monitoring frameworks are the responsibility of individual countries, so developmental support is imperative.

Long term investment in debt sustainability is key.

Curation of meaningful partnerships is the responsibility of both developing and developed countries to maintain.

Academics, leaders and scientists have now called for the need for joined-up thinking as a resolution to the issues of our planet.

Did you know?

The UN wants to achieve the SDGs by 2030 - this is known as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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What can YOU do to help?

Create your own mini partnerships!

Join or start groups in your local community to take action and protect your environment. You can find tips for making improvements at home, in schools, at work and the wider community throughout our Planetary learning resource pages!

Encourage local businesses

to partner with organisations, schools, universities and community groups to bring about change together. They can start this process in a simple way by joining Planetary and submitting their information for listing on our connections pages.

Research and contact local or national charities

Find out how you can help or contribute to their causes.

SHARE!

Share knowledge, share information about the SDGs, share your actions with your friends, family and local community, and share your initiatives with Planetary! What are you doing to help?

Download the World’s Largest Lesson Sustainable Development App!

Available on Apple or Android and carry all 17 goals in your pocket wherever you go!

Buy Fair Trade products from developing countries

Look for the logo in shops and supermarkets.

Look for...

...the Fairtrade symbol on products, which demonstrates farmers in developing countries are paid a fair price for their products.

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Role of Private Sector in Sustainable Development Goals

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Young People in Action!

Carter & Olivia Ries

Brother and sister Carter and Olivia founded an organisation at the ages of just 8 and 7 after adopting cheetahs in South Africa. One More Generation (OMG) is a not-forprofit organisation which aims to join and empower youth globally and hopes to educate others around the world about the plight of endangered wildlife and our environment. They created an award winning Plastic and Recycling Awareness Curriculum for American students which is also being considered in several other countries, and initiated the global OneLessStraw campaign.