Goals for sustainable development and the environmental protection

Abstract

Sustainable Development became from the start one of the most essential elements of global policy. The interest in the future of our planet modified people's mentality concerning economic development. A number of changes were developed over the years in direct connection with environmental stability. The linear economy turned into a circular one, preservation of carbon resources, “green processes” in industry and agriculture, as well as pollution elimination from air, land, and water represent ways to safer society progress. New tools were created for sustainable development. Among these, the Sustainable Development Goals are of great importance as they clarify of the targets to be fulfilled. These targets are obviously in close relation to the measures for environmental protection. The paper presents the 17 Sustainable Development Goals with their targets as well as the connection of these to the safety of the environment. The role of education and information in the field and the need for global cooperation are underlined.

Keywords

• sustainable development
• pollution elimination
• sustainable development goals
• education
• information