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Themes
No poverty
Almost half of the world’s population lives in poverty and about ten percent even in extreme poverty: that percentage has less than $1.90 a day to spend. A huge drop since 1990, when still 37 percent of the world’s population was extremely poor. And that decline must continue, to zero percent by 2030. In addition, UN countries have set a goal of reducing by half the number of people living in poverty by national definitions.
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No hunger
Currently, one in nine people are getting too little food: some 800 million people, two-thirds of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. A major problem, as malnutrition creates vulnerable, less productive citizens who are not well able to break out of that vicious cycle.
Good health and well-being
Healthy people are the basis for healthy economies. And so premature deaths due to illness or mental problems must be prevented. Great successful strides have been made in recent decades to improve the health of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, infant mortality fell 53 percent between 1990 and 2015. Life expectancy is on the rise.
Quality education.
Not only does good quality education positively enhance the life of an individual and her or his environment, it also gives people the tools to formulate answers to the major challenges we face in the world. This is why Convident is committed to good education which should be accessible to all! In our core values, we value collaboration and knowledge transfer highly. We believe that we have to start with ourselves. Thus, in addition to their work, we offer our employees the opportunity to follow training, courses and education. There is plenty of room to share knowledge and spar about topics with colleagues. In addition, Convident is in close contact with schools to offer internships and work experience placements.
Gender equality
By 2030, all discrimination against women must be eliminated. Women and men should have equal rights in areas such as the labor market, education and health care. They should also have equal influence in political and economic decision-making. And by 2030, violence against women and girls must end.
Clean water and sanitation
This SDG is related to many others, such as health, nutrition and education. Positive impact on these works into these. Access to clean water, sanitation and good hygiene is a human right. Yet billions of people currently have to do without it.
Affordable and sustainable energy
For almost all of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to a greater or lesser extent, they feed into others. And here it is very clear: without energy there is no well-being and prosperity. But also: without renewable energy no success on, for example, SDG13 (combating climate change) and SDG15 (living on the land). This goal should kill those two birds with one stone by 2030.
Fair work and economic growth
Working together for fair economic growth: more work and prosperity that benefits everyone, and then without harming the environment. That is what this SDG aims to achieve. The goal for 2030 is that everyone who can work should have the opportunity to do so, in safe working conditions and at a fair wage. Not only is it necessary to raise the standard of living of individuals and families, it is a prerequisite for economic growth.
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Safe and sustainable infrastructure to which everyone has access is essential to achieving the remaining SDGs. On the one hand, this involves physical infrastructure such as roads, transportation and energy. On the other hand, there is infrastructure related to information and communication technology, such as the Internet. If we want to achieve an accessible infrastructure for all, which does not further damage the planet, more investment in industrialization and technological innovation is required.
Reduce inequality
The need for this SDG10 needs little explanation. Global sustainable development does not exist if everyone cannot benefit from it. As long as inequality exists – be it in gender, ethnicity, religion, income or any other issue – there is work to be done.
Sustainable cities
The world is urbanizing at a rapid pace. The number of city dwellers, now fifty percent, is expected to increase by another ten percent by 2030. All the more reason to actively pursue the sustainable growth of these cities. They must become and/or remain livable. Everyone must be able to live there well, healthily and sustainably. This requires all kinds of things, such as good housing, healthy air, healthy water, enough greenery and good access to public transportation.
Responsible consumption
The world’s population is growing rapidly. There are 7.5 billion of us now, and that number will climb to 10 billion by 2050. We will need as many as three planets for that amount of people to live as we do now. So something has to change dramatically in the way we consume and produce.
Addressing climate change
Greenhouse emissions are rising and rising. As a result, the earth is warming rapidly. The immediate result? A rising sea level and extreme weather, which in turn causes food shortages, water shortages, floods, the disappearance of habitat for people and animals and even more disasters. So: global greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by at least forty percent by 2030 compared to 1990. By 2050 the energy supply must be CO2 neutral.
Life in water
Effects of climate change, pollution and overfishing threaten our world’s oceans. Shipping and fishing, polluted river water, stray plastic: all contribute to the threat to that gigantic ecosystem. That the tide must be turned is clear. Because not only are oceans the largest CO2 buffer, they are also a source of food and green energy, and are the source of income for three billion people worldwide. Moreover, oceans and seas are home to all sorts of special nurturing organisms – from tiny algae and dazzling coral to giant whales.
Living on the land
We cannot live without our nature. Over thirty percent of the earth is forest. Trees give us oxygen and remove CO2 from the air. Moreover, forests provide many jobs and food worldwide, and eighty percent of all flora and fauna can be found there. In short: protecting ecosystems and biodiversity is crucial for the future of the earth and humanity.
Peace and public services
It goes without saying: basic conditions such as peace, security, justice and inclusiveness are indispensable in any society. But unfortunately, they are lacking in many parts of the world. Oppression, war and human rights violations are commonplace. People everywhere should be safe and free, regardless of religion, origin and sexual orientation. And so we must work together to find solutions that counter injustice and human rights violations and fight crime.
Partnership
From our core values of cooperation and knowledge transfer, this theme is very appropriate. We enjoy working together with clients, partners and our other relations. In addition, we have a large network that we like to use smartly to achieve goals. Smart cooperation is something we must do much more of if we are to achieve all the world’s goals. Together we stand strong to pass on our blue planet in a healthy way and we are happy to do our part!
“We want to thank Convident tremendously for thinking along with the Ronald McDonald House and the digital support with the website”
Business Breakfast Club – Ronald McDonald House Groningen
Our foundation
Each year, the Blue Orange foundation selects charity projects nominated by our people. In addition, Convident is an accredited learning company, where we work closely with social partners, training and agencies.
Convident is more than just a Digital Agency. And that is exactly what we are proud of! Want to know more about the Blue Orange foundation?
Part of our profits go to the Blue Orange foundation, where we financially support a social cause each year. We also volunteer as a digital partner of the chosen cause.
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