INTRODUCTION ON SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

 Assalamualaikum w.b.t. and hey everyone👋 Welcome to my very first blog. Since this is my very first time blogging, so I just want to share my view on the usage of blogs. For me, blogs really could help me to express my feelings freely because I could write anything that I would like to and one more thing is that blogs assist me to improve my writing skills eventually. Without further ado, let's get started with my very first topic that I learnt in class regarding the Sustainable Development Goals or in short SDG. 

Maybe there is among us who did not know yet about the SDG's things because we are not entirely exposed to it. So,for my blog, i would like to emphasize more on the topic of SDG's in order to create awareness among all of us. First, let's talk about the meaning of SDG. In my own view on the topic of SDG, I understand that SDG focuses in changing the whole world to become a better place to live in without destroying the needs for future generations. SDG is adopted by all the United Nations Members States who cooperates with all countries out there in order to start strategies to end the poverty and other deprivations that happen in the whole world. So lets take a look on the 17 goals that the organizations come out with based on the diagram below:-

  

As we can see in the diagram above, there are 17 goals that the organizations intend to achieve in 2030. So, how can we achieve these 17 goals if we are not even aware of our surroundings? Are we going to just rely on the organization itself to accomplish these goals? In my own opinion, i do not think that these goals will be accomplished if there is only one side who works on it because the government cannot do the work alone, they also need our cooperation in order to fulfill these 17 goals. 

How come by reaching the goals is important to the whole world? It is because everyone can contribute and no matter how big or small the contribution that you give to fulfill these goals, it will give an impact on the changes of our world. According to NTU International News, it mentioned that we already can see how the goals are carried out in the business environment where the Paris Agreement alone has helped open up US$ 23 trillion in business opportunities for emerging markets for climate-smart investments. Performing these goals have give assistance to most people in a positive way where the local communities has been given a better chance to have jobs in their countries.    

Last but not least, I want to share my point of view on one of the SDG's goals that have caught my eyes for a long time which is SDG 5: Gender Equality. For me, this new goal is very pivotal especially to women or girls out there. It is because we have seen a lot of restrictions and violence to women in the rights of education, positions and jobs opportunities. Women also have not been given a chance to make a voice in decision-making process just because of their gender. So, this very new goal will assist women to get an equal access to education and voice their opinions freely. Gender equality also be of use to end the discrimination and violence against women or girls. 

I guess this will be the end for my first blog today. Hoping that you guys could gain some knowledge regarding the SDG's and all of us could cooperate with one another to help our government to achieve these 17 goals by 2030. Here, I attach a few references for you guys to read more on the SDG's. Goodbye and Assalamualaikum. 

References:-

https://www.ntu.eu/news-archive/the-importance-of-the-sustainable-development-goals/

https://sdgs.un.org/goals

https://www.local2030.org/library/234/ICLEI-SDGs-Briefing-Sheets-04-The-importance-of-all-Sustainable-Development-Goals-SDGs-for-cities-and-communities.pdf