SDG WEEK 7: Challenges to Sustainable Development


In this week, Dr Suhaimi began by reminding us about the assessments we need to complete and the progress expected for our group project. We then explored the various challenges that hinder sustainable development from social, economic, and environmental perspectives. We discussed broad issues such as unequal access to education, healthcare, food, and clean water—showing how fairness and equity are essential in meeting basic human needs. More specific challenges were also highlighted, including climate change, clean energy, sustainable transportation, global poverty, public health, sustainable consumption, and social inclusion. Overcoming these challenges requires strong collaboration between governments, organizations, and communities to ensure long-term solutions. Dr also emphasized major barriers such as political and economic instability, weak implementation, and governance issues. Instability slows progress, while effective governance is necessary to ensure leadership, accountability, and proper execution of sustainable development efforts. Lastly, we examined sustainable development through social, economic, and environmental lenses. Issues like biodiversity loss, pollution, deforestation, and resource scarcity show the urgent need for sustainable actions such as recycling, conservation, and reducing waste to protect our planet and society.

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