Sustainable

Development
 Sustainable Development is a development
approach that meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs. It
balances economic growth, social inclusion, and
environmental protection
 Sustainable
Development
Goals
• The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known
as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations
in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect
the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace
and prosperity.

• The 17 SDGs are integrated—they recognize that action in

one area will affect outcomes in others, and that
development must balance social, economic and
environmental sustainability.
 GOAL 1: NO POVERTY

• Eradicating poverty in all its

forms remains one of the
greatest challenges facing
humanity.
• This involves targeting the
most vulnerable, increasing
basic resources and services,
and supporting communities
affected by conflict and
climate-related disasters.
• Status: Improving
• Example: The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino
Program (4Ps) provides conditional cash transfers
to poor households across the country, especially
in rural and conflict-affected areas like ARMM (now
BARMM), helping reduce extreme poverty.
 GOAL 2: ZERO HUNGER

• The SDGs aim to end all forms of

hunger and malnutrition by 2030,
making sure all people–especially
children–have sufficient and nutritious
food all year.
• This involves promoting sustainable
agricultural, supporting small-scale
farmers and equal access to land,
technology and markets. It also
requires international cooperation to
ensure investment in infrastructure
and technology to improve
agricultural productivity.
• Status: Regressing
• Example: Urban gardening in Quezon City through
“Joy of Urban Farming” empowers communities to
grow their own food, addressing both hunger and
urban food insecurity. This help urban residents
access fresh vegetables while promoting local food
security.
GOAL 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL BEING

• Good health is essential to

sustainable development and the
2030 Agenda
• It takes into account widening
economic and social inequalities,
rapid urbanization, threats to the
climate and the environment, the
continuing burden of HIV and
other infectious diseases, and
emerging challenges such as
noncommunicable diseases.
• Status: Mixed Progress
• Example: In Eastern Visayas, mobile health clinics
reach far-flung barangays with prenatal and
general check-ups, part of the Kalusugan
Pangkalahatan campaign. The Bataan Public-
Private Partnership for Health provides affordable
hospital care, improving rural health access.
 GOAL 4: QUALITY EDUCATION

• This goal ensures that all girls

and boys complete free
primary and secondary
schooling by 2030.
• It also aims to provide equal
access to affordable
vocational training, to
eliminate gender and wealth
disparities, and achieve
universal access to a quality
• Status: Improving
• Example: In Bukidnon, the Alternative Learning
System (ALS) provides education to out-of-school
youth and adults in indigenous communities
through mobile teachers. In Ilocos Norte, mobile
learning centers reach students in far-flung
barangays with no internet access.
 GOAL 5: GENDER EQUALITY

• Ending all discrimination against

women and girls is not only a
basic human right, it’s crucial for
sustainable future
• Sexual violence and exploitation,
large inequalities in some
regions, with women
systematically denied the same
work rights as men and
discrimination in public office all
remain huge barriers.
• Status: Progressing
• Example: Davao City passed the Women
Development Code, one of the most progressive
local laws ensuring women’s rights and protection
from gender-based violence.
GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

• Water scarcity affects more than

40 percent of people, an
alarming figure that is projected
to rise as temperatures do.
• Safe and affordable drinking
water for all by 2030 requires we
invest in adequate infrastructure,
provide sanitation facilities, and
encourage hygiene. Protecting
and restoring water-related
ecosystems is essential.
• Status: Needs Improvement
• Example: A solar-powered water filtration system
was installed in Zamboanga del Norte, benefiting
remote indigenous communities.
 GOAL 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN
ENERGY
• Investing in solar, wind and
thermal power, improving energy
productivity, and ensuring energy
for all is vital if we are to achieve
SDG 7 by 2030.
• Expanding infrastructure and
upgrading technology to provide
clean and more efficient energy
in all countries will encourage
growth and help the
environment.
• Status: On Track
• Example: Palawan implemented solar microgrids in
off-grid areas, powering homes and schools in rural
barangays without connection to the national grid.
 GOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC
GROWTH
• The SDGs promote sustained
economic growth, higher
levels of productivity and
technological innovation.
• Encouraging entrepreneurship
and job creation are key to
this, as are effective measures
to eradicate forced labour,
slavery and human trafficking.
• Status: Improving
• Example: In Bataan, the Freeport Area of Bataan
(FAB) promotes labor-intensive industries while
implementing workers' rights programs and skills
training. Cebu IT Park provides jobs for youth
through tech-based outsourcing and training hubs.
GOAL 9: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRACTURE

• Technological progress is also key

to finding lasting solutions to
both economic and
environmental challenges, such
as providing new jobs and
promoting energy efficiency.
• Promoting sustainable industries,
and investing in scientific
research and innovation, are all
important ways to facilitate
sustainable development.
• Status: Expanding
• Example: The Clark Freeport Zone hosts
innovation hubs and infrastructure projects
boosting Central Luzon’s economy. The Metro
Manila Subway Project, the first of its kind in the
Philippines, aims to decongest traffic while
promoting mass public transportation
 GOAL 10: REDUCED INEQUALITIES

• Income inequality is on the rise—

the richest 10 percent have up to
40 percent of global income
whereas the poorest 10 percent
earn only between 2 to 7
percent.
• These widening disparities
require sound policies to
empower lower income earners,
and promote economic inclusion
of all regardless of sex, race or
• Status: Needs Acceleration
• Example: The Bangsamoro Organic Law gives
Muslim Filipinos self-rule, addressing long-standing
inequality in development and governance in
Mindanao.
 GOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND
COMMUNITIES
• Making cities sustainable means
creating career and business
opportunities, safe and affordable
housing, and building resilient
societies and economies.
• It involves investment in public
transport, creating green public
spaces, and improving urban
planning and management in
participatory and inclusive ways.
• Status: Improving
• Example: Marikina City is a model for sustainable
urban planning, with bike lanes, flood mitigation
systems, and community parks.
 GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND

PRODUCTION
• Achieving economic growth and
sustainable development
requires that we urgently reduce
our ecological footprint by
changing the way we produce
and consume goods and
resources.
• The efficient management of our
shared natural resources, and the
way we dispose of toxic waste
and pollutants, are important
• Status: : Early Stage
• Example: In Siargao, sari-sari stores partner with
NGOs to offer refill stations for household products,
reducing plastic waste.
 GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION

• There is no country that is not

experiencing the drastic
effects of climate change.
• It is still possible, with strong
political will, increased
investment, and using
existing technology, to limit
the increase in global mean
temperature
• Status: : Active but needs more support
• Example: Albay province integrates climate
adaptation education in schools and LGU policies,
becoming a global model for disaster risk
reduction.
 GOAL 14: LIFE BELOW WATER

• The SDGs aim to sustainably

manage and protect marine and
coastal ecosystems from
pollution, as well as address the
impacts of ocean acidification.
• Enhancing conservation and the
sustainable use of ocean-based
resources through international
law will also help mitigate some
of the challenges facing our
oceans.
• Status: : Needs Strengthening
• Example: Apo Island, Negros Oriental is a well-
known community-managed marine sanctuary,
helping restore coral reefs and boost eco-tourism.
 GOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND

• Urgent action must be taken

to reduce the loss of natural
habitats and biodiversity
which are part of our common
heritage and support global
food and water security,
climate change mitigation and
adaptation, and peace and
security.
• Status: : Moderately progressing
• Example: The National Greening Program
reforests critical watersheds in Nueva Ecija and
Sierra Madre, involving local farmers and
indigenous groups.
 GOAL 16: PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG

INSTITUTIONS
• The SDGs aim to significantly
reduce all forms of violence, and
work with governments and
communities to end conflict and
insecurity. Promoting the rule of
law and human rights are key to
this process, as is reducing the
flow of illicit arms and
strengthening the participation of
developing countries in the
institutions of global governance.
• Status: : Challenged
• Example: In Marawi City, post-conflict rehabilitation
efforts and the establishment of peace corridors
helped civilian evacuations during the 2017 siege.
GOAL 17: PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

• The goals aim to enhance North-

South and South-South
cooperation by supporting
national plans to achieve all the
targets.
• Promoting international trade,
and helping developing countries
increase their exports is all part
of achieving a universal rules-
based and equitable trading
system that is fair and open and
• Status: : Active
• Example: The Philippines partners with UNDP and
Masdar (UAE) for renewable energy projects,
aiming to supply up to 1 gigawatt of clean energy
by 2030.
Overall Progress
• On Track: Approximately 16.7% of SDG targets are
on track to be achieved by 2030.
• Needs Acceleration: About 33.3% require
accelerated efforts.
• Regressing: Around 41.7% are regressing and
need significant intervention to reverse trends