What is sustainable development EU?
Sustainable development is a core principle of the Treaty on European Union and a priority objective for the Union’s internal and external policies. It is a commitment to eradicate poverty and achieve a sustainable world by 2030 and beyond, with human well-being and a healthy planet at its core.
What are the EU sustainable development goals?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to transform our world. They are a call to action to end poverty and inequality, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy health, justice and prosperity. It is critical that no one is left behind.
What are the sustainable indicators?
As defined above, a sustainability indicator is a measurable aspect of environmental, economic, or social systems that is useful for monitoring changes in system characteristics relevant to the continuation of human and environmental well being.
What is sustainable Europe?
The overall aim of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy is to identify and develop actions to enable the EU to achieve a continuous long-term improvement of quality of life through the creation of sustainable communities able to manage and use resources efficiently, able to tap the ecological and social innovation …
How does the EU contribute to sustainability?
The European Commission aims to ensure coherence between industrial, environmental, climate and energy policy to create an optimal business environment for sustainable growth, job creation and innovation.
Is Europe sustainable?
The European Commission recently released a reflection paper about Europe’s track towards a sustainable future in 2030. At the same time, Europe has the highest score on average for the SDG1 of ending poverty and 2nd highest score when it comes to ensuring healthy lives and promote well-being for all.
What has the EU achieved?
The EU has delivered more than half a century of peace, stability and prosperity, helped raise living standards and launched a single European currency: the euro. More than 340 million EU citizens in 19 countries now use it as their currency and enjoy its benefits.