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Policy Paper
There is interesting empirical evidence from India as and environmental stewardship and highlighting the link
well as other developing countries that demonstrate between peace, development and human rights’.2
the importance of active participation of citizens in the The Rio+20 conference established the
production of services for a public purpose, in ensuring intergovernmental processes which were completed in
the conservation of commons and in moving businesses 2014 and the Open Working Group proposed 17 specific
and government towards environmental stewardship. It goals with 169 associated targets for a people-centric
is time to recognize the role of non-governmental actors, and planet-sensitive global agenda. Mobilizing action on
civil society, sub-national entities and all major groups1 in these goals will require an enabling framework at the
managing social and environmental resources; and create global level which can provide finance for action on these
the favourable conditions that bring their perspectives into goals; development and sharing of technology, science and
the deliberations around sustainable development. innovation; and development of capacities for sustainable
development.
International processes and environmental The implementation of MDGs resulted in active policy
governance and financial support for poverty alleviation, promoting
primary education, improving child and maternal health and
Sustainable Development Goals combating diseases which have seen admirable progress
against the indicators developed to measure success.
The progress made in implementing the Millennium Similar action is envisaged for the Sustainable Development
Development Goals (MDGs) has provided the basis for Goals (SDGs) once they are materialized and set out as
launching another spell of mobilization of the international programmatic frameworks which can be tailored to suit
community and collective action to achieve certain national contexts. The experience of the MDGs particularly
common goals. There have been deliberations regarding in the developing countries can be very helpful to initiate
the global sustainable development agenda beyond 2015 this action in an accelerated manner. The challenge at the
which revolve around ‘the development of a universal, moment remains making them relevant to countries such as
integrated and human-rights based agenda for sustainable India with varied priorities and capacities in different sectors.
development, addressing economic growth, social justice
BOX 1: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS PROPOSED BY THE OPEN WORKING GROUP
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land
degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive
institutions at all levels
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
1 Agenda 21 defines the nine ‘Major Groups’ and in chapter 23 recognizes the important role of civil society and the need to
strengthen the role of Major Groups.
2 As submitted by the Secretary General to the UN General Assembly in the report “A life of dignity for all’.
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There is interesting empirical evidence from India as and environmental stewardship and highlighting the link
well as other developing countries that demonstrate between peace, development and human rights’.2
the importance of active participation of citizens in the The Rio+20 conference established the
production of services for a public purpose, in ensuring intergovernmental processes which were completed in
the conservation of commons and in moving businesses 2014 and the Open Working Group proposed 17 specific
and government towards environmental stewardship. It goals with 169 associated targets for a people-centric
is time to recognize the role of non-governmental actors, and planet-sensitive global agenda. Mobilizing action on
civil society, sub-national entities and all major groups1 in these goals will require an enabling framework at the
managing social and environmental resources; and create global level which can provide finance for action on these
the favourable conditions that bring their perspectives into goals; development and sharing of technology, science and
the deliberations around sustainable development. innovation; and development of capacities for sustainable
development.
International processes and environmental The implementation of MDGs resulted in active policy
governance and financial support for poverty alleviation, promoting
primary education, improving child and maternal health and
Sustainable Development Goals combating diseases which have seen admirable progress
against the indicators developed to measure success.
The progress made in implementing the Millennium Similar action is envisaged for the Sustainable Development
Development Goals (MDGs) has provided the basis for Goals (SDGs) once they are materialized and set out as
launching another spell of mobilization of the international programmatic frameworks which can be tailored to suit
community and collective action to achieve certain national contexts. The experience of the MDGs particularly
common goals. There have been deliberations regarding in the developing countries can be very helpful to initiate
the global sustainable development agenda beyond 2015 this action in an accelerated manner. The challenge at the
which revolve around ‘the development of a universal, moment remains making them relevant to countries such as
integrated and human-rights based agenda for sustainable India with varied priorities and capacities in different sectors.
development, addressing economic growth, social justice
BOX 1: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS PROPOSED BY THE OPEN WORKING GROUP
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land
degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive
institutions at all levels
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
1 Agenda 21 defines the nine ‘Major Groups’ and in chapter 23 recognizes the important role of civil society and the need to
strengthen the role of Major Groups.
2 As submitted by the Secretary General to the UN General Assembly in the report “A life of dignity for all’.
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