In celebration of ‘Earth Day 2019’ (April 22), SDSN Youth Hong Kong launches the ‘SDG422Challenge’ to deepen public understanding of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In 2015, world leaders agreed to set the world on a path towards sustainable development through the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This agenda includes 17 SDGs to address global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, prosperity and peace — all to be achieved by 2030.
How to join?- Choose your SDG of interest
- Post a relevant photo on Facebook/Instagram, hashtag #SDG422Challenge #SDSNYouthHongKong
Examples: Workouts and exercises (Goal 3: Good health and well-being); participate in tree-planting (Goal 15: Life on land) - Tag three friends to invite them to join the challenge
*Special prizes (tote bags of the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change) will go to the 10 best submissions (Note: The status of the post must be set as ‘public’ in order to enter the competition)
Competition period: 20-27/4/2019
17 SDGs:
Goal 1: No poverty
Goal 2: Zero hunger
Goal 3: Good health and well-being for people
Goal 4: Quality education
Goal 5: Gender equality
Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Goal 10: Reducing inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Goal 13: Climate action
Goal 14: Life below water
Goal 15: Life on land
Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals
Learn more: https://www.un.org/sustainab…/sustainable-development-goals/
