Sustainable Development Goals
In September 2015, countries adopted a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.
One key example of how we leverage partnerships and work collaboratively is through all of our work surrounding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
These 17 Goals build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities. The goals are interconnected – often the key to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another.
The SDGs work in the spirit of partnership and pragmatism to make the right choices now to improve life, in a sustainable way, for future generations. They provide clear guidelines and targets for all countries to adopt in accordance with their own priorities and the environmental challenges of the world at large.
Below are several ways we leverage partnerships and collaboration towards the achievement
The SDGs as Framework for Programmatic Initiatives
A way we seek to incorporate the SDGs in our work is by framing our programmatic areas to align directly with the targets and indicators for specific SDGs. Our Safe Water Infrastructure Initiative, for example, is directly aligned with SDG 6: Clean Water Sanitation. In keeping with SDG 6, our shared global vision is for every person, health facility and school to have reliable access to safe and affordable water by 2030 and beyond.
The Hiking Project is another example of a Strategic Initiative at Pelagoo that aligns with a specific goal. The Vision is empower the community of Kalamos island and its financial sustainability, through the creation of new hiking paths along with the preservation of old ones, in line with SDG target 17.
In addition with specific SDGs, we are also exploring ways to apply the SDGs to our everyday workflow.
