Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.
Biosphere Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals
As a Committed Biosphere Company you will be required to meet key sustainable tourism practices as outlined by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Each year the Biosphere Interdepartmental committee will re-evaluate and determine goal areas that as an industry we would like to meet.
Be the Change
1 Learn the causes of poverty at home and abroad
2 Share and donate what you can
3 Buy from companies that pay people fairly
4 Save, borrow and invest responsibly
5 Demand decent wages and opportunities for all
1 Learn how we farm, fish and make our food
2 Enjoy more fruits and vegetables
3 Buy local, seasonal and fairly traded food
4 Help children, elderly people and pregnant women to eat well
5 Demand an end to global hunger
1 Learn about, and share, ways to stay healthy
2 Wash your hands and exercise regularly
3 Stay safe on or near roads
4 Value mental health and well-being
5 Demand medical care and vaccinations for all
1 Keep learning throughout life
2 Teach kids kindness
3 Help girls and boys stay in school
4 Support teachers and keep schools open
5 Defend everyone’s right to an education
1 Learn and share ways to end sexism
2 Raise kids to expect equality
3 Respect the men and women who care for families
4 Defend women’s reproductive rights
5 Oppose violence against women and girls
1 Learn about plans for progress in your country
2 Stay smart and kind online
3 Support construction that benefits people and protects the planet
4 Welcome innovations that make the world a better place
5 Demand the benefits from progress are shared
1 Learn about climate solutions
2 Call for more renewable energy in your country
3 Eat more plants and cut down on meat
4 Walk and cycle rather than drive
5 Demand leaders take bold climate action today
1 Discover and share the Sustainable Development Goals
2 Support those who bring us together
3 Celebrate the progress we’ve already made
4 Get involved and volunteer in your community
5 Help make tomorrow better than today
1 Learn why clean water matters
2 Don’t flush any trash or toxic chemicals
3 Report and fix leaks – big or small
4 Save water when brushing your teeth, washing and cleaning
5 Defend people’s right to clean water and a toilet
1 Stay openminded, listen and learn from others
2 Support leaders who reduce inequality
3 Protect and welcome the vulnerable
4 Buy from companies that pay tax and treat people fairly
5 Stand up for your rights, and the rights of others
1 Learn about life in our seas and oceans
2 Remember that litter ends up in the water
3 Say no to unnecessary plastic
4 Buy sustainable fish and seafood
5 Demand leaders end ocean pollution
1 Find out where your energy comes from
2 Save energy wherever you can
3 Use renewable energy for heat, light and power
4 Buy from companies powered by renewable energy
5 Demand clean, affordable energy for everyone
1 Learn about, and take part in, local decisions
2 Prepare for emergencies
3 Get to know your neighbours and welcome new people
4 Protect local trees, wildlife and natural areas
5 Demand safe and good quality public transport
1 Discover the wonders of the natural world
2 Protect native plants and animals
3 Never buy products made from endangered wildlife
4 Support companies that protect and restore nature
5 Speak up for threatened forests and natural places
1 Learn family finance skills
2 Demand safe working conditions
3 Check no-one was exploited to make what you buy
4 Support local businesses at home and abroad
5 Stand up for everyone’s rights at work
1 Learn about sustainable development
2 Reuse, repair, recycle, share and borrow
3 Waste less food and use leftovers
4 Collect friends and experiences, not just things
5 Demand that businesses respect people and planet
1 Learn about and use your rights
2 Be kind and tolerant
3 Resist corruption and abuse of power
4 Support the institutions that support people
5 Stand up for fairness and peace
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