Human rights and the rights of Nature are linchpins for truly sustainable development
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to ensure development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet them. The promotion, respect, and protection of human rights and the rights of nature are essential for truly sustainable development, with over 650 initiatives recognizing the rights of nature documented worldwide.
The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015, outlining 17 goals and 169 targets to be achieved by 2030. The SDGs combine environmental, economic, human development, and governance issues. However, there are competing visions on how to achieve them, including 'weak' and 'strong' sustainability. Strong sustainability aims to preserve natural capital and ensure economic policies do not compromise human development or the environment. The human rights-based approach and the approach based on the rights of nature are essential for sustainable development. Over 650 initiatives recognizing the rights of nature have been documented worldwide.
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