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Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change

Introduction

In its editorial titled “Stubborn Optimism” published on September 15, the Inquirer highlights the increasing perils of climate change. The article references various recent events such as the hottest July and August globally on record, the Maui wildfire, the Libya flood, the tropical storm in Southern California, and Hurricane Idalia as evidence of the growing danger to humanity. The Inquirer argues that these events are a result of human-caused climate change and emphasizes the need for action to address this problem.

The Impact of Media

For those who rely on news sources like The New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, and major U.S. broadcast networks, it is understandable to be terrified by the constant attribution of every newsworthy weather event to anthropogenic climate change. This situation is reminiscent of an article published in the Sunday edition of The New York Times on September 17, which reported on the increasing prevalence of “eco-anxiety” in Europe. The media’s repeated headlines about impending doom due to climate change instill fear and despair among the public. It is likely that eco-anxiety exists in the United States as well.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 13: Climate Action

The article discusses the perils of climate change and the increasing evidence of its impact on humanity. This aligns with SDG 13, which focuses on taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters
• Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning
• Target 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning

The article highlights the need for action to address climate change and its impacts. These targets focus on building resilience to climate-related hazards, integrating climate change measures into policies and planning, and improving education and awareness on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

No specific indicators are mentioned in the article. However, indicators such as the number of climate-related disasters, the inclusion of climate change measures in national policies, and the level of education and awareness on climate change can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |

|—————-|———————————————————————————————-|————————————————————————————————|

| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters | Number of climate-related disasters |

| | Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning | Inclusion of climate change measures in national policies, strategies, and planning |

| | Target 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning | Level of education and awareness on climate change mitigation and adaptation |

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Source: scarsdalenews.com

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