PurposeGenie

The Foundation of Sustainable Goals were laid in 2012 during the 20th anniversary of RIO summit when it was realized that the Goals of RIO Earth summit was not realized and so the anniversary was not considered for the celebration but a somber occasion. So Members from 193 countries decided to set the Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) by 2015 and it was agreed that together all the nation would try to achieve the Goals in 15 year window till 2030. SDG is Holistic Framework that puts together three basic pillars: economic development, including ending poverty; social inclusion, meaning bringing everybody along, gender equality, the rights of minority groups, reducing inequalities in society; and environmental sustainability. It has 17 Goals and 169 Targets as sub goals of each SDGs. It is an universal Goal and responsibility of every nation to make it possible.

While we understand from that it is responsibility of Government which is for sure majorly but we as an individual cant Avoid it and infact should not avoid. It is not only the responsibility but the need for our next generation to enjoy the resources which they deserve. My only intention to write this is to guide on how each individual can contribute as daily activities and also How one can collaborate together having same Purpose aligned to SDGs to work for a bigger Purpose to make this World a little better.
The first step is how do we understand and cultivate what purpose one would like to contribute for to make the SDG target successful. The Purpose test from GeniusU by Roger Hamilton is brilliantly crafted for every individual to understand their purpose aligned to SDG and then collaborate to create a bigger impact. Please get your Purpose from Purpose test. once you know about your no1 Purpose then you can further understand about the targets under your no 1 Purpose with this link. Collaborate with people having similar Purpose for partnerships & Jobs so that the work does not seem like work but your own passion.
I am also listing down each SDG below with their Purpose and action plan which we can do from our side. You can do many more things related to it and can share your ideas in the comments but below are purely what I thought we can do.
1.No Poverty – End Poverty in all forms everywhere

  • Fix a % of Amount from your salary to donate , Start from 1% but do it
  • Before you do shopping, Give away some to needy people.
  • Every bday, Amount spent on cake to be distributed to beggars/ Needy people

2.Zero Hunger – End Hunger, Achieve food security, improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

  • If possible suggest in your society home to have a community fridge to store surplus food.
  • Bhandara(Free meal distribution to People) is great way and amazing culture .Contribute for Bhandara on any special occasion.
  • Buy some food to needy people around whenever you encounter anyone.

3.Good Health and Well-being – Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote well Being for all at all ages

  • Spread awareness about Hygiene to people around you
  • Awareness about all types of vaccination and if possible take responsibility for the vaccination for atleast House help.
  • Empathize with people around as there are lot which may be going on in their life

4.Quality Education – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

  • Adopt a child for his Primary/Secondary education collaborating with NGO’s.
  • Don’t hesitate to educate people whenever and wherever you can. Ex if your maid comes with their child – EDUCATE THEM.
  • Learn to Empower others.. Mentor, Coach

5.Gender Equality- Achieve Gender equality and empower everyone irrespective to its gender

  • Don’t let your child believe that any particular thing is fixed responsibility of Mom or dad eg:- Cooking is the responsibility of only mother.
  • I think one thing which is very important is for us to treat our child like a child not like boy or girl at early childhood atleast.
  • Educate People who are around you to treat equally irrespective of their gender

6.Clean water and Sanitization- Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitization for all

  • Provide safe water to everyone ..This is least we can do
  • Watercooler connection outside your home open for all

7. Affordable and clean energy– Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

  • Use Electric Vehicles
  • Solar Plates installation at your home.

8. Decent Work and economic growth -Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

  • Inclusive Employment
  • Create opportunity for People to work and earn even at your home if possible.
  • Educate workers for efficient work

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure- Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

  • Adoption of clean and environmentally sound technology by Entrepreneurs.

10. Reduced Inequalities – Reduce inequality within and among countries

  • Values to our child for being a living being not as any caste, religion , sex etc
  • Don’t judge people by their name, color, caste or creed

11. Sustainable cities and communities – Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

  • Use Public Transport whenever & wherever possible
  • Plant trees and let your child know the importance of Plant & Trees
  • Waste segregation for easy management

12. Responsible Consumption and production- Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

  • Limit electricity consumption whenever and wherever possible
  • Water usage as minimum as possible- Eg:- use the waste water from water purifiers & Nozzle spray in kitchen tap
  • Paper consumption to be minimized as much as possible

13. Climate Action – Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts\

  • Awareness about carbon emission from our daily activities.
  • Planting trees as much as we can
  • Reduce AC consumption if possible

14. Life below water- Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

  • Avoid throwing bottles and plastics irresponsibly
  • Reduce sea food consumption

15. Life on land – Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

  • Provide and create an environment around you for other species like birds to feed
  • Be kind to other species and educate your child about it and its importance.
  • Collaborate and donate for Biodiversity conservation – Org like WWF

16. Peace, Justice and strong institutions – Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

  • Avoid Violence as much as possible – Watch good content on TV & Social media with your child
  • Avoid Bribery

17. Partnership for the Goals – Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

  • Collaborate with people having same Purpose and move from I to WE
  • Awareness about SDG’s to all the people

These Goals are baited as sustainable dev goals with purpose to make this world sustainable but it is not possible without individual participation. We may not focus on all SDGs but the one which one is really passionate about and your no 1 Purpose . If this happens then World can be a different place altogether.

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