_____ What is _____
Sustainable
Development?
Sustainable
The Brundtland Report, published in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development, chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland, highlighted the urgency of harmonising economic development with social and environmental preservation.
The report coined sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” It emphasised the importance of integrating policies across different sectors, such as agriculture, energy, trade, and investment, to achieve a balanced and ethical approach to development.
The why of Sustainable Development
Global Goals —
The SDGs are a set of 17 Goals, 169 targets and over 230 indicators adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2015, and were created through the largest ever participatory process undertaken by the United Nations.
Not on Track —
The Global Sustainable Development Report of 2023 shows that only 12% of the 169 SDG targets are on track globally. At the half-way point, the world is not on track to achieve the Goals by 2030, and we are more off track than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Poverty Rise —
Globally, the number of people living in extreme poverty is higher than it was in 2017, hunger is back at 2005 levels, and gender equality is some 300 years away.
Debt Burden —
In 2021, developing countries spent an average of 27.5% of their budgets on interest and debt payments, or more than the amount spent on education, health and social protection combined.
Ireland’s Challenges —
Ireland is facing significant challenges in the areas of clean water, biodiversity loss, climate change, responsible production and consumption, corporate tax practices, and housing inequality (Europe Sustainable Development Report, 2022; SDSN, 2023).
Negative Spillovers —
Ireland is ranked sixth worst in the EU in terms of negative spillover effects of its policies (Europe Sustainable Development Report, 2022).
Agenda 2030 ___
The 17 Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals are the driving force behind Agenda 2030, a global commitment to take urgent, bold and transformative steps to shift the world onto a sustainable and resilient path.
The 17 Goals were adopted by all 193 UN Member States in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which set out a 15-year plan to achieve the Goals. Agenda 2030 and its 17 SDGs aim to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. The 2030 Agenda is a continuation of the UN Millennium Development Goals (2000-2015) which were in their day the first international consensus on facing global problems such as the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, and to promote improvements in access to education. Although the targets were not fully achieved, they nevertheless provided the basis for significant progress which, in 2015, was extended through the 2030 Agenda and its respective SDGs.
What We
Do ___
We advocate as a collective for effective SDG implementation, and we critically assess the Irish government’s SDG progress.
Engaging in policy debates, we show how many of the current global problems we face are part of a complex system where resolving one issue cannot be done in isolation.
We build and share knowledge and skills throughout our network, strengthening civil society.
Comprising more than 70 civil society organizations spanning humanitarian, environmental, anti-poverty, and trade union domains, Coalition 2030 stands as a united, multisectoral force in Ireland.
With a shared commitment to realizing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this alliance collaborates cohesively to ensure that Ireland remains steadfast in its pledge to achieve these goals, both within its borders and on the global stage. By leveraging the collective expertise and influence of its diverse member organizations, Coalition 2030 advocates for policy changes, spearheads collaborative projects, monitors progress, and fosters awareness—ultimately driving impactful actions that steer Ireland toward a more sustainable and equitable future, resonating far beyond its borders.
About ________
Coalition 2030
BECOME A MEMBER – HOW TO JOIN
Coalition 2030 welcomes applications to join from organisations and institutions.
Civil society organisations, trade unions, and academic institutions or centres can apply to join by completing a short form. T&Cs apply.