Planetary Boundaries and Sustainable Development

Running Head: Planetary Boundaries and Sustainable Development 1
Planetary Boundaries and Sustainable Development
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Running Head: Planetary Boundaries and Sustainable Development 2
The vision 2030 agenda is divided into 17 development goals with 169 targets that have
been outlined by the United Nation to address emerging changes and sustainable development
for states globally. This was necessitated by the world's agenda to eliminate poverty, create better
healthcare systems, achieve peace, economy and prosperity (Paudel, 2016). These developmental
goals also aim to achieve gender equality, to realize human rights and make sure that there is
adequate empowerment for women and girls in the society. The targets have been categorized
into three facets for the achievement of sustainable development which include economic social
and environmental (Liu et al. 2012).
The United Nation has made it their priority through policies to ensure that in 2030 the
world has full realization of the Millennium Developmental Goals. The foundations are based on
five critical components that guide the declaration. The first is the people, who are should be
catered for in all forms. It means that the fundamental human rights that provide for the
alleviation of poverty and hunger in areas that have been declared to live under a dollar a day are
in a position to access financial and humanitarian aid. The second critical component is the
planet (Kirono et al. 2014). This means that the earth we live in should not be exploited and
degraded. Climate change is an essential aspect of the planet's preservation. Policies that make
sure that the greenhouse effect is reduced should be implemented.
The third facet is prosperity. This clearly explains that the Millennium Development
Goals are dedicated to the achievement of success to every individual. Technological
advancements are being achieved all over the world in all areas like in medicine, education and
transport among others and all individuals are expected to be able to access them (Norheim et al.
2015). Prosperity on the basis of one's economic status means that people should be able to
obtain jobs and income earning businesses for the upkeep of their everyday lives to provide for
their families. The fourth facet is peace. Peaceful states are direct related to the prosperity f their
citizens. Conflict-affected areas are challenging to prosper (Howard et al. 2010). It is because
countries need the necessary infrastructures like hospitals, roads and schools.
The fifth is partnership. Technology has helped the world become a global village. It is
easier to comment on the injustices that are happening in different parts of the world. It is
therefore the mandate of states that are economical stable to assist and cooperate with those that