Planet Earth

 Our earth may no longer be habitable for future generations owing to overdevelopment, abuse, and inequality.

Scientists have identified the dangers of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions GHG, and carbon footprints.

Social activists have highlighted the appalling state of poverty, with residents having nothing to eat or drink.

We've witnessed inequalities, as well as a lack of access to quality education and career prospects.

Targets have been set with indicators to ensure that the present and future generations may enjoy life on this planet. Unfortunately, targets are off. Interventions are not sufficient.

Developments and harm we inflict on the world make it more challenging. If no new efforts or policies are implemented, the condition of degradation will accelerate, and doing nothing will make matters worse. More forceful interventions are necessary.

Where we are now in Greenhouse House Emissions GHG Transport. Land. Buildings. Industry. Energy. Justice and Equity.

If it is business as usual, the global temperature will rise further.

Through the UNDP and partner’s Movers Programme, I have been introduced to the five drivers of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals:

• Reducing poverty and increasing income

• Leading better health

• Driving sustainable growth

• Protecting the planet

• Preventing inequality

• Partnership

Given the current status of the world, the targets are overwhelming. This initiative focused on what everyone, particularly young, can do in small meaningful ways to help bring the objectives back on track within decades.

Starting with an awareness campaign, it encourages individuals to do all they can to prevent future deterioration.

Everyone may help on three levels, which are:

• Personal or individual

• Reaching out to the community as a whole

• Influencing system-level policy

Movers Programme Influencers gathered online week of 12 February 2024 to review modest and remarkable achievements from conducting over 100 workshops in 4 years, implementing community-based programs, influencing policy makers, involving in green related jobs, careers, and entrepreneurship to promote the 5 drivers of the SDGs.

From attending the programs online, the advocates from different Asian Pacific countries initially conducted workshops then launched activities withing their villages expanding to the nation and to the region.

Facilitators, resources persons, organizers and fellow movers challenge and inspire us to act.

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Technical info and insights learned primarily from the UNDP Movers Programme as a volunteer mentor, Youth Empowerment Project in Asia/ Pacific and UNDP, a community of dedicated individuals playing a crucial role in shaping the future of our youth, through SDGs.

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