Nursing and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): An Essential Commitment

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global initiative launched by the United Nations (UN) in September 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, whose objectives summarize a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the environment and ensure that all people have...

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Published in:Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem 2023-01, Vol.76 (6), p.e760601-2
Main Authors: Taminato, Monica, Fernandes, Hugo, Barbosa, Dulce Aparecida
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
Disease transmission
Economic growth
Education
Equality
Gender equity
Global Health
Goals
Health surveillance
Humans
Medical personnel
Nurses
Nursing
Pandemics
Professionals
Sanitation
Sustainable Development
Water quality
Womens health
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Summary:The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global initiative launched by the United Nations (UN) in September 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, whose objectives summarize a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the environment and ensure that all people have access to opportunities and well-being, all in an equitable and sustainable way(1'2).The 17 interconnected goals and 169 specific targets covering a wide range of social, economic and environmental issues were developed in pursuit of overcoming the most pressing challenges facing the world, including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, sanitation, affordable energy, economic growth, decent work, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, climate action, life in water, life on land, peace, justice, among others(2). Global inequalities have intensified, catastrophically affecting the most vulnerable groups, placing hundreds of millions of people in extreme poverty(4).The SDGs have been put to the test and, unfortunately, many global risk factors have not changed, leading to permanent alert for future health emergencies and potential new pandemics(5). [...]more than ever, the commitment to implementing concrete actions in relation to achieving the SDGs is necessary. [...]nursing is intrinsically aligned and committed to the SDGs in its daily lives, acting as an essential pillar in promoting health and combating inequalities, playing a vital role in promoting health, gender equality, reducing inequalities and even building more just and peaceful societies, by ensuring equal access to quality health care.
ISSN:0034-7167
1984-0446
DOI:10.1590/0034-7167.2023760601