Study of Sustainable Development in CANADA - STUDY AND RESEARCH
STUDY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN CANADA
Canada is a country located in the northern part of North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million square kilometres, making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Canada's southern border with the United States is the world's longest bi-national land border. Its capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. As a whole, Canada is sparsely populated, the majority of its land area being dominated by forest and tundra. Consequently, its population is highly urbanized, with over 80 percent of its inhabitants concentrated in large and medium-sized cities, many near the southern border. Canada's climate varies widely across its vast area, ranging from arctic weather in the north, to hot summers in the southern regions, with four distinct seasons.
Sustainable Development Strategy for organizations in Canada is about the Government of Canada finding ways to develop social, financial, and environmental resources that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. A Sustainable Development Strategy for the organization needs to be developed that establishes the Sustainable Development goals and objectives set by the Auditor General Act of Canada and provides the written policies and procedures to achieve them.Sustainable Development is based on responsible decision-making, which considers not only the economic benefits of development, but also the short-term and long-term, Canadian environment and environmental impacts.
ReplyDeleteThe Government of Canada is taking steps to develop a national strategy and launching, today, the Voluntary National Review Web portal to invite Canadians to tell us how they are helping to advance the SDGs at home and abroad.
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reach out to Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, civil society, the private sector and other levels of government, to develop a national strategy that will catalyze action on the SDGs across the country;
work with all partners to build public awareness and foster new partnerships and networks to advance the SDGs;
take steps to ensure all federal departments and agencies integrate the SDGs into all of their policies and programs. A robust SDG team will be established to coordinate and support these efforts. This team will also help gather data, report and communicate on progress toward the SDGs;
continue to work, through Statistics Canada, with the United Nations and Canadian partners on the global SDG indicator framework to help Canada and the world measure progress; and
present its first Voluntary National Review at the United Nations High Level Political Forum in July 2018. This review will highlight the actions that Canada has already taken over the last three years and outline future plans.
In Budget 2018, the Government of Canada announced that it would provide $49.4 million over 13 years to establish an SDG unit and fund monitoring and reporting activities by Statistics Canada. This will enable better coordination among all levels of government, civil society organizations and the private sector on Canada’s efforts on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It will also support the monitoring and reporting of Canada’s domestic and international efforts to ensure that all of the SDGs are achieved by 2030 and that no one is left behind. The Government of Canada is also proposing to provide, from existing departmental resources, up to $59.8 million over 13 years for programming to support the implementation of the SDGs.
ReplyDeleteThe 17 Sdg: The SDGs, officially known as Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, are an intergovernmental set of 17 aspiration Goals with 169 targets. The curation of these goals started in 2012 when the UN began the process of determining its future development framework as the targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were set to expire in 2015.
ReplyDeleteSUSTAINABLE DEVLOPMENT means using the resources efficiently without wasting them fir the for future generation
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They take measures to reach with limited resources
Every country should follow the rules of Sustanible development to meet all demands for the future generation
Sustainable Development Strategy for organizations in Canada [1] is about the Government of Canada finding ways to develop social, financial, and environmental resources that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs in Canada
ReplyDeletean inclusive approach to domestic implementation of the SDGs will need to span a cross-section of Canadian society in order to truly “leave no one behind.” This is particularly applicable to those groups who are marginalized or otherwise vulnerable, which include Indigenous peoples, women and girls, immigrant and refugee populations, people with disabilities and individuals identifying with the LGBTQ2 community.
ReplyDeleteMany of the Government of Canada’s priorities and programs, both domestically and internationally, are already well aligned with the 2030 Agenda
Some of the priorities and works linked with 2030 agenda of canada are-
ReplyDeleteThrough its focus on the poorest and most vulnerable, including women and girls, Canada’s Feminist
International Assistance Policy supports the main principle of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is to ensure that no one is left behind in the achievement of the SDGs. New resources and tools for international assistance announced in Budget 2018 will help partner countries working toward achieving all of the SDGs.
By prioritizing gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, Canada supports SDG 5 (gender equality), as well as the achievement of all other SDGs.
Consistent with the Government of Canada’s commitment to advance the work of reconciliation, renewing Canada’s relationship with, and outcomes for, Indigenous peoples supports multiple SDGs, including SDG 1 (no poverty), SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) and SDG16 (peace, justice and strong institutions).
By strengthening and growing the middle class, Canada supports SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth) and SDG 10 (reduced inequalities).
Canada’s 2016 to 2019 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, which sets out Canada’s sustainable development priorities, is linked to many SDGs, including SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 13 (climate action), SDG 14 (life below water) and SDG 15 (life on land).
Canada’s support for the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, investments in clean economic growth and investments in international climate finance all contribute to SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities), SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) and SDG 13 (climate action).
In September 2015, Canada and 192 other UN member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 2030 Agenda is a 15-year global framework centred on an ambitious set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 169 targets and over 230 indicators. The 2030 Agenda envisions a secure world free of poverty and hunger, with full and productive employment, access to quality education and universal health coverage, the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, and an end to environmental degradation.
ReplyDeleteThe 2030 Agenda is a global framework of action for people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership. It integrates social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, as well as peace, governance and justice elements. It is universal in nature, meaning that developing and developed countries alike will implement the Agenda. Furthermore, the Agenda includes an overarching principle of ensuring that no one is left behind in the achievement of the SDGs.
Spearheading the SDGs in Canada.
ReplyDeleteFor the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be reached, everyone needs to do their part: governments, the private sector, civil society and the general public. The Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC) is poised to spearhead the movement in Canada by educating, opening dialogue, and convening stakeholders to form innovative partnerships.
Since its inception in 2015, the GCNC has played an important role in bringing the business case of the SDGs to Canadian businesses, and advocating their adoption and implementation.
Canada’s Voluntary National Review – Report Synopsis
ReplyDeleteThe 2030 Agenda presents Canada and the world with a historic opportunity to positively shape how societies of tomorrow grow and develop sustainably and inclusively to the shared benefit of all. It is an opportunity to build a more prosperous and resilient future where the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development are advanced in a balanced and integrated way, “leaving no one behind”.
Canada is committed to implementing the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals at home and abroad. As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in his address to the UN in September 2017, “the SDGs are as meaningful in Canada as they are everywhere else in the world.”
ReplyDeleteCanada’s Voluntary National Review underscores the Government of Canada’s commitment to implement all 17 SDGs and the principles that underpin the 2030 Agenda, including “leaving no one behind.” As Canada’s first review, this report takes stock of national actions, achievements and challenges, and identifies next steps in implementing the 2030 Agenda. Canada’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda is a work in progress. While Canada has attained an overall high standard of social and economic development, three million Canadians still struggle to satisfy their basic needs. Indigenous peoples, women, youth and the elderly, the LGBTQ2 community, newcomers to Canada, and persons with disabilities are more likely to face poverty, discrimination, and social exclusion.
Canada is responding to these challenges through concrete actions to reduce poverty, advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, narrow the socio-economic gaps that exist between different groups, foster inclusion and celebrate diversity, and improve equality of opportunity for all.
ReplyDeleteWhile Canada has a relatively small population, it also has a large landmass, most of it located in the Northern half of the Northern hemisphere. These factors contribute to relatively heavier energy and transportation. To respond to these national circumstances, the Government of Canada is taking firm action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support clean technology and innovation.
Canada’s priorities at the global level align with its priorities domestically. In June 2017, Canada announced its Feminist International Assistance Policy, which seeks to eradicate poverty and build a more peaceful, inclusive and prosperous world. Canada firmly believes that promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls is the most effective way to achieve this goal and drive progress on all SDGs.
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ReplyDeleteThe Government of Canada’s policies, programs and priorities are already well-aligned to the SDGs. Canada’s 2018 Federal Budget allocated new funds to establish an SDG Unit, which will ensure effective 2030 Agenda coordination across federal departments and agencies and with Canadian stakeholders, and to track Canada’s progress on the SDGs. Federal departments and agencies have been tasked to further examine how their policies and programs are contributing to the 2030 Agenda’s goals and targets. Canada will mainstream a gender-responsive perspective in the implementation of the SDGs, consistent with its emphasis on gender equality as a cross-cutting priority.
The Government will launch a process in the coming months to develop a national strategy on the 2030 Agenda through collaboration with all levels of government, Indigenous peoples, civil society and the private sector. Data is key to developing solutions to challenges facing the implementation of this Agenda, to ensure no one is left behind, and to track progress on the SDGs. As such, this report includes validated Canadian data for the SDG Global Indicator Framework.
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ReplyDeleteCanada recognizes that innovative, multi-stakeholder partnerships are essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda, including to mobilize additional sources of capital in support of the SDGs. Across Canada, governments, organizations and individuals are already answering the 2030 Agenda’s call to action and convening new partnerships to respond in new ways to the challenges we collectively face. Going forward, the Government of Canada will strengthen efforts to bring together all segments of society in Canada around the SDGs, including in the development of the national strategy. Canada will also continue to work with its domestic and international partners to foster new and innovative solutions to realize this historic and transformative Agenda.
The Government of Canada strongly supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and is committed to working with its national and international partners to build a more peaceful, inclusive and prosperous world, that leaves no one behind. In September 2015, Canada and all other 192 United Nation member States adopted the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which is a blueprint towards ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring equal opportunity for everyone by 2030.
ReplyDeleteAchieving this vision requires a whole-of-society effort. Across the country and around the globe, Canadians are already answering the 2030 Agenda’s call to action. That is why from March 15 until May 15, 2019, Canadians are invited to contribute their ideas to help shape the development of Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy which will create a common vision for Canada’s path forward.
By bringing together the voices and efforts of all levels of government, Indigenous peoples, municipalities, civil society, the private sector, and all Canadians, the National Strategy for Sustainable Development will accelerate action on the goals and create a common vision for Canada’s path forward. Our objective is to turn the 2030 Agenda into transformative action.
The SDGs will help all children - girls and boys - receive an inclusive and quality education for lifelong learning.
ReplyDeleteImagine a world where every child is educated, where women and men are treated as equals, where everyone has access to clean drinking water. The SDGs intend to do exactly that. They will help make the world a better place for girls, boys, women and men by 2030.
So, if you care about creating a more inclusive, equitable, safe and sustainable world, these goals should matter to you. They should matter to everyone!
The 2030 Agenda presents Canada and the world with a historic opportunity to positively shape how societies of tomorrow grow and develop sustainably and inclusively to the shared benefit of all. It is an opportunity to build a more prosperous and resilient future where the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development are advanced in a balanced and integrated way, “leaving no one behind”.
ReplyDeleteCanada is committed to implementing the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals at home and abroad. As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in his address to the UN in September 2017, “the SDGs are as meaningful in Canada as they are everywhere else in the world.”
Canada’s Voluntary National Review underscores the Government of Canada’s commitment to implement all 17 SDGs and the principles that underpin the 2030 Agenda, including “leaving no one behind.” As Canada’s first review, this report takes stock of national actions, achievements and challenges, and identifies next steps in implementing the 2030 Agenda. Canada’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda is a work in progress. While Canada has attained an overall high standard of social and economic development, three million Canadians still struggle to satisfy their basic needs. Indigenous peoples, women, youth and the elderly, the LGBTQ2 community, newcomers to Canada, and persons with disabilities are more likely to face poverty, discrimination, and social exclusion.