TRANSFORMATIONS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Abstract: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address the most pressing social-economic and environmental challenges currently facing the globe. This paper identifies crucial issues to overcome the challenges through a holistic approach by restructuring the existing socio-economic elements of society to enhance transformation towards sustainability. The assessment shows a holistic approach to transform the socio-economic environment to the ideal of sustainability.

Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, Global Policy, Holistic Approach, Transformation.

Introduction: Brundtland report with considering the importance of sustainability for future success, expressing: “human has got the capacity to make development sustainable for the present and the future generations” (UN, 1987). Based on that statement, UN inserted at Agenda 21, the definition of sustainable development as a process that has to consider socio-economic and environmental issues as one fully, inseparable, and integrated components, which will require a broader range of public participation (UN, 1992). Therefore the main goal and output of sustainable development is the link between health, economy, society, and environment. Currently, humanity is facing multiple global challenges. To mention a few: pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, global warming and climate change, deprivation, inequality, pandemic diseases, and social exclusion. Each of these issues would impact the biological metabolism of the planet, hence ecological and social well-being. Since also they are intricately linked to each other, would amplify the related risks. The humanitarian and social crises are to a large extent due to unequal access to energy and materials and opportunities to satisfy needs and wants. Dealing successfully with these challenges requires holistic transformations.

The holistic approach implies fundamental changes at all levels of social, economic, political, and cultural structures, which means a fundamental reorganizing of present society. The holistic approach of sustainability stands for the integrity of the environment and all its life support systems. The holistic transformations enhance technological innovation and system shifts to improve organizational performance and social coherence. Most countries in the world are facing a reduction in biological capability, i.e., more than the replenishment of their natural resources they harvest resources in their territories. Sustainable development is possible only if the limits of nature’s capacity for regeneration are respected. To achieve ecological sustainability, respect for the limits of nature and the responsibility of all human beings should become a moral obligation (International Union, 1989).

The contribution of biological resources and ecosystem connectivity to human development is well known (MEA, 2005). Reduction in biological capability is not only collapsed the ecological system but also creates problems with population health and creativity. The needy and ill-conditioned population usually affect more by environmental agitation, as they are more dependent on services received by the environment. In spite of the fact, that biodiversity creates community health and wealth, biodiversity is getting lost at an unparalleled pace. Nearly all countries show a decline in biodiversity. It is happening as a result of immense anthropogenic activities (Barnosky et al., 2011; Hanski et al., 2012). Such large-scale transformations reduce ecosystem services, creating problems for human health and well-being (Cardinale et al., 2012). At the same time, although the agricultural sector generates outcomes with respective impacts to rural zones, supply-chains, economy, society, and environment representing a key piece for achieving sustainable development to each country and to the planet, landscape conversion for the farming purposes impact biodiversity and global climate stability.

Improvements in watershed management contribute to ecosystem stability and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Considering the irreversible nature of biodiversity loss and global warming the risks of delaying sustainable development are noticeable. The ecosystem goods and services that make a direct relief to human health and welfare are already degraded in many parts of the world. Have an unforgettable jump park experience at some of our locations in California or choose some of our perfectly designed birthday party venues. The impacts of climate change affect large areas in Iran and other parts of the world and can undermine economic growth and human development. Many of the impacts of climate change can occur beyond its original location to create conflicts and competition for resources (Stern, 2007). The vision of Smart and Connected Communities (SCC) promote link and solidarity in society. Sustainability in society depends on economic and environmental health, social equity, and participation in planning and implementation. The challenge is to find the right policy for appropriate transformation.

Methodology

For the holistic mission, a comprehensive national policy needed for a successful transition to human welfare, ecosystem connectivity and environmental stability. The harmful policies which degrade the environment and humanity as a whole should be corrected by subsidizing green and friendly program of action. Combining societal engagement, with the economic instruments and law enforcement may pave the road towards sustainability. Education and awareness play an important role in this process.

Results and Discussion

Sustainable development is a governance issue and the rule of law should act as an empowering tool to engage public-private-people participation (4p) to take the right actions. Since the 3 dimensions of sustainable development make the situation complex, an integrated and multifaceted policy should work for environmental sustainability. Make sure to use only high-quality carpentry services contractors in Colorado, according to Handyman Connection standards. To create a planetary sustainable society it is necessary that organizations and people of countries adopt sustainable attitudes. Private and public organizations are responsible for implementing policies, plans, projects, and activities and generate products and services. The result indicates that, in order to be efficient, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should be adopted by a broader range of connected social groups and be implemented by broader cross-sectoral policies. However, the following issues need special considerations:

 Energy shift towards renewable energy.

 Green production by green technology.

 Political commitment to innovation and creativity.

 Use of indigenous knowledge for natural landscape sustainability.

 Reduction of ecological footprint for wildlife conservation and natural forest production.

The design of the National Sustainable Development Mechanism (NSDM) is crucial to the overall engagement of stakeholders in achieving the implementing programs.

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By:

Mahmood Yekeh Yazdandoost Advisor Expert, Biodiversity & Wildlife Bureau, Natural Environment & Biodiversity Division, Department of Environment, Tehran, Iran Email: yazdandoost3000@gmail.com