Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

Sustainable Development

What is Sustainable Development?

Sustainable Development means "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." ["Our Common Future", 1987, the World Commission on Environment and Development]

The goal of sustainable development is to strike a balance between the needs of the environment, society and economy in order to maintain a quality standard of life for both present and future generations.

Sustainable Development in Hong Kong

A sustainable future for Hong Kong would require a change of our mindset to achieve economic and social development with conservation of the environment.

It requires all sectors of the community to work hand in hand in order to achieve a sustainable future for Hong Kong.  There are many ways in which you can get involved.  You can contribute to sustainability by reducing energy consumption, using less water, and reducing waste.

Source: https://www.gov.hk/en/residents/environment/sustainable/dev.htm