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Conclusion

We hope that you enjoyed our blogs! Thank you for taking this trip with us exploring how chemistry and the chemical sector can contribute in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Chemistry is directly or indirectly everywhere in our everyday life. So trying to understand how it can help to resolve issues such as climateContinue reading “Conclusion”

SDG 15: Life on Land

SDG 15 is to “protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.” Did you know… Approximately 2.6 billion people make a living through agriculture and around 1.6 billion people make a living through forest engagement. It is estimated 60-80%Continue reading “SDG 15: Life on Land”

SDG 14: Life Below Water

SDG 14 is to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.” Did you know… Billions of people rely on oceans and their resources so it is important to conserve them and use the resources responsibly. The acidity of the oceans has increased over the past thirty years. The oceansContinue reading “SDG 14: Life Below Water”

Data Responses

We prepared a questionnaire to learn about people’s knowledge and experience of issues relating to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The survey – which contained ten questions and was completed anonymously – was circulated round friends, social media contacts, and staff and research students of the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University ofContinue reading “Data Responses”

SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

SDG 16 is to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.” Did you know… Millions of people are still denied their rights, security and opportunities. The number of intentional homicides per 100,000 people was 6.1 in 2017. ThereContinue reading “SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions”

SDG 13: Climate Action

SDG 13 is to “take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.” Did you know… In 1998-2017, the economic losses from natural disasters were estimated to be almost $3 trillion USD and the estimated lives that were lost are 1.3 million. In April 2019, 185 parties had signed the Paris Agreement where theyContinue reading “SDG 13: Climate Action”

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG 12 is to “ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.” Did you know… As the population continues to grow, the demand for natural resources, such as water and coal, also increases. It is incredibly important that resources are not strained and that environmental resources are conserved. The consumption of materials globally reached 92.1 billion tonsContinue reading “SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production”

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 11 is to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.” Did you know… Approximately 1 billion people live in slums. They have poor air quality and a lack of transport. Over half of these people live in east, south-east, central and south Asia. Approximately 3 billion people do not have accessContinue reading “SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities”

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

SDG 10 is to “reduce inequality within and among countries.” Did you know… Income inequality is still rising in many places. The top 1% of earners are still receiving an increase in income. While 70% of the membership of the General Assembly and World Trade Organisation is made up of developing countries, their voting shareContinue reading “SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities”

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 9 is to “build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.” Did you know… In some of the least developed countries of the world there is difficulty in increasing the manufacturing industry share of gross domestic product by 2030. This could be due to a lack of infrastructure and investment. TheirContinue reading “SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure”