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”
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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 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 2 is to “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.” Did you know… Millions of people around the world are affected by hunger and malnourishment, and this number is increasing due to the rising population. In 2017, approximately 1 in 9 people were undernourished around the world – 821Continue reading “SDG 2: Zero Hunger”
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 1 is to “end poverty in all its forms everywhere.” Did you know… Poverty can cause violent conflicts, vulnerability to disasters, and deprivation. In 2018, 8.6% of the global population experienced extreme poverty. In 2020, we are developing more and more advanced technologies. You would think therefore that poverty should be greatly reduced, orContinue reading “SDG 1: No Poverty”
Chemistry and the UN Sustainable Development Goals 