The Complete Guide to the 8 Goals of the Unesco - A Commentary

The eight goals of Unesco have been developed by the international community in recognition of the challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. The goals are not intended to replace the Millennium Development Goals. Rather, they are a means to strengthen the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals and a broader global partnership for development.

The secret to these goals is to make the rich countries donate more and fund the projects of the poor countries. If any of the goals are achieved, it will have a very good impact on the entire world.  Although it is a big dream, it will be possible if people come forward and take initiative.  People from rich countries must come forward and donate more money so that the funds will reach the poorer countries. So, we can say that it is a good thing to be had by everyone from all around the world.

These goals are as follows:-

Goal 1: Quality Education for All: Eradicate illiteracy and attain universal primary education.

Goal 2: Quality Health Care for All: Achieve universal access to general health education and reproductive health information.

Goal 3: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Promote scientific and technological advancement in developing countries.

Goal 4: Responsible Consumption and Production Patterns: Ensure that the benefits of science, technology, and innovation are equitably shared.

Goal 5: To Protect the World's Biodiversity: Protect flora and fauna and their natural habitat.

Goal 6: To Ensure Water Is Accessible by All: Combat land degradation and halt desertification.

Goal 7: To Ensure Energy Is Accessible by All: Achieve sustainable development at local, regional, and global levels.

Goal 8: Peaceful Multicultural Societies: Develop a global partnership for development and achieve gender equality and empower women.

Let's understand these goals precisely one by one.

Goal 1: Quality Education for All

The goal of quality education is to provide a continuous learning experience that is relevant, effective, accessible, equitable, and inclusive. It is achieved by learning outcomes that are consistent with the capacities and needs of a rapidly changing world. Quality education enhances human dignity, knowledge, skills, and understanding to produce socially, culturally, and economically sustainable development.

Goal 2: Quality Health Care for All

The second goal aims to provide "universal access to health care and coverage of essential medicines for all". This plan was the result of a worldwide campaign launched by Unesco and its partners to improve health care coverage, quality, and affordability in all countries. The implementation of the Johannesburg Plan of Action was guided by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2000. The MDGs were a landmark in the global development agenda, as they focused on the critical role of health care as a catalyst of development and integrated it into the overall framework.

Goal 3: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Unesco's third goal aims to promote the greater inclusion and sustainable development of the world’s cities and communities, by providing leadership and catalyzing actions that build trust and shared commitment to meet common global challenges. To achieve this goal, Unesco works with communities, local authorities, and governments to improve the living conditions of all inhabitants of cities and towns. They do this by addressing issues such as urban poverty, environmental degradation, mass migration, and the impacts of disasters. Furthermore, through Unesco’s work, governments and inter-governmental bodies recognize the importance of sustainable development and human dignity.

Goal 4: Responsible Consumption and Production Patterns

Responsible consumption and production patterns aim to support the achievement of sustained economic progress and social inclusion by means that respect environmental integrity, promote and enhance sustainable development in economic activities, build human health, and ensure a livelihood of decent work for all. This goal aims to promote the conservation of biological diversity, sustainable development of the communities, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits of genetic resources, including by addressing traditional knowledge and access to genetic resources, taking into account the needs of developing countries and giving special attention to the interests and needs of the most vulnerable.

Goal 5: To Protect the World's Biodiversity

Thee Unesco's fifth goal is to address the environment and climate change. The goal is to achieve the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources by 2015. The fifth goal of UNESCO is to protect the world's biodiversity. When we talk about biodiversity, we talk about the genetic diversity of plants, animals, and ecosystems living on the earth. This diversity is the result of billions of years of evolution. This goal is important for the survival of our human species. We depend on plants, animals, and ecosystems for our survival. The diversity of plants, animals, and ecosystems is important for our health. They are the source of fresh food, medicines, and many other products.

Goal 6: To Ensure Water Is Accessible by All 

Goal 6 is narrowly focused on the issue of water security. It aims to improve water quality and ensure sustainable water resources management. Goal 6 is closely related to the overarching goal of sustainable development. The program’s success is measured in two ways: the number of people with access to safe water and the amount of water that is used efficiently. The water-related targets are based on a rough estimate of the total population that lacks adequate drinking water. The goals that have been established by committee members focus on human and environmental health and human dignity. The program includes goals of reducing the spread of water-borne diseases and ensuring clean, accessible water for everyone. A common means for the committee to measure progress is through the level of access to safe water. The committee has established a baseline figure of 85% of the population with access to safe water. If countries succeed in achieving these goals, then the committee will work towards eradicating the rest of the population that still lacks access to safe water.

Goal 7: To Ensure Energy Is Accessible by All 

Goal 7 of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) aims to ensure that all people have access to modern energy services. This includes clean cooking facilities, electricity, and access to renewable energy sources. Goal 7 is about energy and its accessibility to all. Energy accessibility is the key to having a healthy world. When a person lacks the energy it is very difficult for him to do anything. Thus, the main aim of Goal 7 is to provide clean and easily accessible energy to every person in the world. Another point is that energy includes more than just electricity. Energy can be obtained in the form of food and water too. Hence, Goal 7 is to ensure that all people have an adequate amount of clean water and food. This way all the people can maintain their health.

Goal 8: Peaceful Multicultural Societies

Goal 8 of UNESCO's millennium development goals is to achieve a peaceful society where there is no place for racism and ethnic, racial, religious, and linguistic discrimination. In addition, it incorporates the right to earn a living and to continue their education. Goal 8 also strives to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger. Goal 8 is to achieve a culture in which every child can play without the fear of violence. To achieve it we need to pursue peace, eliminate all forms of discrimination and build responsive and accountable institutions. The second part of Goal 8 addresses peace in every sense.

How is GSR (Global Skill Register) focused on fulfilling Goal 4 & Goal 8?

The Global Skill Register is focused on fulfilling Goal 4 & Goal 8 of the skilling Mission. Through GSR, the Union Government is trying to cover all the youth in the country, both the unemployed and the under-employed, by providing them with a range of options to choose from. This will help countries achieve the aim of having enough skilled youth to meet the industry requirements and also to increase their absorption in the economy. The platform is also focused on developing an ecosystem that keeps pace with the evolving needs of the industry. GSR aims to create up to 24 different courses across multiple sectors including, IT/ITES, Retail, FMCG, Auto, Electrical and Mechanical, Fashion, Agriculture and Horticulture, and much more.

Conclusion

The world has a lot of problems today, but there are organizations out there trying to fix them. One of these organizations is Unesco. In fact, their mission is to promote peace. They believe that peace can be achieved by promoting mutual understanding and respect among all people. The 8 Goals of the Unesco are a very important set to read and understand because it is vital to know how to implement them effectively. The first 7 goals are very similar to each other and they all focus on the well-being of everyone. The 8th goal is a little different and it focuses on promoting peace. These goals are an excellent way to see how you can make a positive impact on the world and how to share your personal value system