Nursing and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): An Essential Commitment - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 12-04-2023;76(6):e760601
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global initiative launched by the United Nations (UN) in September 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, whose objectives summarize a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the environment and ensure that all people have access to opportunities and well-being, all in an equitable and sustainable way(-). The 17 interconnected goals and 169 specific targets covering a wide range of social, economic and environmental issues were developed in pursuit of overcoming the most pressing challenges facing the world, including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, sanitation, affordable energy, economic growth, decent work, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, climate action, life in water, life on land, peace, justice, among others().
Such goals provide a roadmap for governments, civil society organizations, the private sector and individuals to work together to address complex challenges and build a more just, prosperous and sustainable world for present and future generations(-). That said, health professionals, as active members of the complex global socio-environmental system, are invited to make every possible effort to achieve the SDGs. Particularly nursing, as it is the health care profession dedicated to care, promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of people, families and communities, plays a leading role in achieving the SDGs().
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global initiative launched by the United Nations (UN) in September 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, whose objectives summarize a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the environment and ensure that all people have access to opportunities and well-being, all in an equitable and sustainable way(-). The 17 interconnected goals and 169 specific targets covering a wide range of social, economic and environmental issues were developed in pursuit of overcoming the most pressing challenges facing the world, including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, sanitation, affordable energy, economic growth, decent work, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, climate action, life in water, life on land, peace, justice, among others().
Such goals provide a roadmap for governments, civil society organizations, the private sector and individuals to work together to address complex challenges and build a more just, prosperous and sustainable world for present and future generations(-). That said, health professionals, as active members of the complex global socio-environmental system, are invited to make every possible effort to achieve the SDGs. Particularly nursing, as it is the health care profession dedicated to care, promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of people, families and communities, plays a leading role in achieving the SDGs().
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