What are the sustainable development goals?
In September 2015, the United Nations launched the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. This agenda proposes that all countries work together to achieve 17 sustainable development goals (SGDs) over the next 15 years. The goals, which UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon refers to as “a to-do list for people and planet” relate to addressing the developmental needs of those in both developed and developing countries to ensure that “no one is left behind”.
Tourism as a tool?
In order for this ambitious agenda to be accomplished, the UN has called for all sectors to begin on a pathway to sustainable development. Ban Ki-moon has asserted that tourism will be a critical tool for promoting the achievement of the SGDs stating: “Tourism helps people to develop a variety of skills. As a service sector with cross-cutting impact on agriculture, construction or handicrafts, tourism creates millions of jobs and business opportunities. Its capacity to lift people from poverty, promote gender empowerment and help protect the environment has made it a vital tool for achieving positive change in communities across the world”.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization states that the specific SGD's that they aim to address through their work are:
- Promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
- Ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns
- Conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
CBT and the SGD’s
The call to action for the tourism industry to assist with the achievement of the SGD's is very clear. As tourism students, we are proud to be involved with CBT Vietnam, as it is a project that is based on the values that are apparent in the SGD's, including environmental protection, empowering women, and inclusive growth for all.
As the sustainable development agenda enters its first year, we hope that new partnerships can be formed and that communities worldwide are able to receive the benefits that sustainable tourism can bring!
To learn more about the UN's SGDs click here:
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