March 27, 2024

How far has the problem progressed now? What are the clues to a solution?（2）

The 17 goals and 169 targets of the SDGs include a variety of important initiatives. However, I think we need to be fully aware of the crisis we are facing “now” in the background, prioritize each issue, and focus on the important ones and carry upon.

『The 17 goals and 169 targets of the SDGs, which have been the focus of much attention recently , include goals related to climate change, biodiversity, etc., as well as those related to economic development, social welfare, etc. These goals and targets are interrelated, and aim to solve multiple issues in an integrated manner, that is, to achieve multi-benefits that generate benefits in multiple aspects with one action. It is also clear that in social transformation, an approach that aims to simultaneously resolve multiple issues such as these has become indispensable. However, the root of this approach is to improve the environment, and it is highly likely that vague measures will be too late, so it is necessary to raise people’s awareness and take immediate action to avert a crisis. I think that we have no choice but to take a stand “now”.』