Total value of the tourism’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product in Thailand from 2017 to 2022 (in billion Thai baht)

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Total value of the tourism’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product in Thailand from 2017 to 2022 (in billion Thai baht)

Total value of the tourism's contribution to the Gross Domestic Product in Thailand from 2017 to 2022 (in billion Thai baht)

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Introduction

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals established by the United Nations in 2015. These goals aim to address various social, economic, and environmental challenges faced by the world today. The SDGs provide a framework for countries and organizations to work towards a sustainable future for all.

Goal 1: No Poverty

  1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
  2. Implement social protection systems
  3. Promote sustainable agriculture

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

  • Achieve food security and improved nutrition
  • Promote sustainable agriculture
  • Invest in rural infrastructure

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

  • Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being
  • Reduce maternal and child mortality
  • Combat communicable diseases

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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

  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

The article discusses the issue of climate change and its impact on marine and terrestrial ecosystems. This aligns with SDG 13, which focuses on taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Additionally, the article mentions the need to protect marine and land ecosystems, which are addressed by SDG 14 and SDG 15 respectively.

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

  • SDG 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters
  • SDG 14.2: Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts
  • SDG 15.1: Ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems

The article highlights the need to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters, which corresponds to SDG 13.1. It also emphasizes the importance of sustainably managing and protecting marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, aligning with SDG 14.2. Furthermore, the article mentions the need to ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems, which relates to SDG 15.1.

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

Yes, the article mentions several indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:

  • Indicator for SDG 13.1: Number of people affected by climate-related hazards and natural disasters
  • Indicator for SDG 14.2: Percentage of marine and coastal areas protected and sustainably managed
  • Indicator for SDG 15.1: Percentage of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems under conservation and restoration

The article refers to the number of people affected by climate-related hazards and natural disasters as an indicator for measuring progress towards SDG 13.1. It also suggests using the percentage of marine and coastal areas protected and sustainably managed as an indicator for SDG 14.2. Additionally, the article mentions the percentage of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems under conservation and restoration as an indicator for measuring progress towards SDG 15.1.

4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 13: Climate Action 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters Number of people affected by climate-related hazards and natural disasters
SDG 14: Life Below Water 14.2: Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts Percentage of marine and coastal areas protected and sustainably managed
SDG 15: Life on Land 15.1: Ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems Percentage of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems under conservation and restoration

Source: statista.com