Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
There are 17 sustainable development goals made by the United Nations. They are a blueprint for peace and success for all the people around the globe. The goals include; no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace, justice and strong institutions, and partnership for the goals.
Being aware of these goals and environmental awareness is a priority as humans are the ones causing a lot of harm to the earth. We need to know and understand these goals so we can minimize our effect on our living world. Recycling, saving energy, eating locally, and reducing waste are just a few ways that we can start to protect and repair our Earth.
Start today and show the next generation how to be environmentally aware by growing what you can, connecting with your community and nature, and thinking in the long run by thinking sustainably. The goal is to meet the sustainable development goals by 2030, and with that approaching rather quickly, we need to educate ourselves and take action together to ensure these goals are met by that deadline.