Taking Action for Responsible Growth

This important book examines ways to reduce the negative impact of economic and urban growth on people and the environment—one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From reducing energy use to helping communities become safe and inclusive for all people, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to support responsible growth will empower readers to get involved in the movement to create a sustainable world.

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Taking Action for Responsible Growth

This important book examines ways to reduce the negative impact of economic and urban growth on people and the environment—one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From reducing energy use to helping communities become safe and inclusive for all people, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to support responsible growth will empower readers to get involved in the movement to create a sustainable world.

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Taking Action for Responsible Growth

Taking Action for Responsible Growth

by Rebecca Sjonger
Taking Action for Responsible Growth

Taking Action for Responsible Growth

by Rebecca Sjonger

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Overview

This important book examines ways to reduce the negative impact of economic and urban growth on people and the environment—one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From reducing energy use to helping communities become safe and inclusive for all people, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to support responsible growth will empower readers to get involved in the movement to create a sustainable world.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780778766612
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date: 09/30/2019
Series: UN Sustainable Development Goals
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.60(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile: 870L (what's this?)
Age Range: 9 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Responsible Growth and the Sustainable Development Goals 4

The Key Issues 8

Goals for Responsible Growth 14

Goal 9-Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure 15

Goal 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities 16

Goal 12-Responsible Consumption and Production 19

Goal 17-Partnerships for the Goals 20

Working Together 22

Worldwide Efforts 24

What Will You Do? 28

Learn More 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

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