Category: SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth
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The UN’s SDGs and LGBTQIA Inclusion: Are We There Yet?
It’s Pride Month. A time to pinkwash and sell more products in support of the LGBTQIA community. It’s also when we talk about inclusivity, equality and equity as part of sustainable development while discriminating against LGBTQIA members. At least, this is what we’ve been led to believe. On this day, the first Gay parade happened one year after the Stonewall riots. It serves as a reminder that we would be again witnessing the uprising of various minorities, fighting for their rights, which we’ve so conventionally shut out. While we are advocating for SDG2030 on fancier and non-controversial topics, we must focus on the goals of gender equality, reduced inequalities, and striving for peace, justice and strong institutions. It’s time to cater to universally progressive and inclusive ideas if we want the world to grow as ONE. And Pride+ is doing just that. We at ecoHQ wish more startup ventures like Pride+ get the Government and financial support they rightly deserve.
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Introduction to Sustainable Finance and the ESG Framework
Stakeholders and investors are increasingly considering a company’s performance on ESG concerns. These include cybersecurity, climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Likewise, with many companies across the globe reporting on sustainability, a worldwide ESG framework is a question of ‘when’, not ‘if’. Sustainable finance is the next big thing in the world engrossed in technological advancement and rapid digitisation. Besides, building a more sustainable future requires an all-hands-on-deck approach from most industries—finance foremost among them.
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ecoHQ Articles, SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities & Communities, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & Production, SDG 13 Climate Action, SDG 14 Life Below Water, SDG 15 Life on Land, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health & Well-being, SDG 6 Clean Water & Sanitation, SDG 7 Affordable & Clean Energy, SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic GrowthHow Sustainable is Ecotourism in the Indian Himalayas?
If you love mountains, then NOW is the time to take action and save them. The once pristine and delicately balanced – Himalayan Mountain regions face a disturbed ecosystem caused by human-caused hazards. Get to know how the Himalayan regions are being exploited and what we can do to address these emerging challenges and improve conditions for local communities.
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Children in Need
Children are the backbone of tomorrow’s society. Every child has the right to live a fruitful, purposeful life. Yet, millions are denied this right every single day. This article delves into my experience working with distressed children. And I hope it inspires you to take more concrete action the next time you come across a […]
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Disability Acts in India: the On-ground Reality
While you sip your evening chai contentedly by the window, a Person with Disability (PWD) is hoping for a whiff of happiness in their tiny home. Even though there are laws protecting the rights of PWDs in India, the situation on the ground is a far cry. From unfair education practices to rising unemployment, the prejudices keep piling up. Find out what’s happening!
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Cultural Preservation or Social Evil?
Ritualistic Sex Slavery – a tradition prohibiting women from having a normal marriage and life. Instead, these women have to indulge in rather bizarre activities. Is this a preservation of culture? Or simply a social evil? To find out, read the story of the Bedinis from Madhya Pradesh.
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Stepping towards Economic Sustainability
The article discusses the relevance of economics to sustainable development. Economic Sustainability focuses on economic growth and development while minimising the negative impact on social, cultural and environmental impact on a community.
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Founder’s Experiences, SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities & Communities, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & Production, SDG 13 Climate Action, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health & Well-being, SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic GrowthLives in Flames
The case study discusses the prevailing issues of Sivakasi’s fireworks industry and the different stakeholders who are affected by it. Not much has changed over the decades with regard to the socioeconomic upliftment of those people but the narrative is the same ‘ban fireworks’. Let’s deep dive into the issue before we point our fingers and take a stand blindly without thinking about the consequences.