Sustainability

Ethical, Sustainable Goals

The United Nations has published a list of 17 sustainable goals that are necessary to improve the welfare of every citizen of the world.

These goals are a global call for action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Each goal focuses on specific challenges and sets targets to be achieved. For a detailed overview of each goal, please visit the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals page.

They are listed below.

1: No Poverty

2: Zero Hunger

3: Good Health and Well-being

4: Quality Education

5: Gender Equality

6: Clean Water and Sanitation

7: Affordable and Clean Energy

8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

10: Reduced Inequalities

11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

12: Responsible Consumption and Production

13: Climate Action

14: Life Below Water

15: Life on Land

16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

17: Partnerships for the Goals

Atlas Agriculture’s Contribution to the UN SDGs

Atlas Agriculture is deeply focused on performing land restoration work that genuinely furthers the sustainable goals. As a result, we are well positioned to become an integral part of your Corporate Social Responsibility program.

Below are some examples of what Atlas can achieve to further the UN SDGs, and examples of these goals being achieved through sustainable agricultural solutions around the world.

1. No Poverty

WeForest's Desa’a Forest restoration in Ethiopia helps farming communities improve crop yields, food, and income security. 🔗

The World Bank notes that agriculture can help reduce poverty, especially in rural areas. 🔗

2. Zero Hunger

The Green Legacy campaign in Ethiopia aims to plant 20 billion tree seedlings by 2024, enhancing food security. 🔗

The FAO discusses how agricultural education improves agricultural operations and environmental sustainability, impacting food security. 🔗

3. Good Health and Well-being:

Land restoration improves environmental conditions, indirectly contributing to better public health through improved land management practices.

4. Quality Education:

Global agricultural education initiatives like innovATE align the market's demand for skilled agricultural professionals with the supply of trained individuals. 🔗 🔗

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture emphasizes the importance of training a skilled agricultural workforce and strengthening agricultural education. 🔗

5. Gender Equality:

Involving women in sustainable land management and alternative livelihood activities can empower them economically and socially.

6. Clean Water and Sanitation:

Restoration of watersheds in Ethiopia's Amhara and Tigray regions has increased water availability for households and irrigation. 🔗

7. Affordable and Clean Energy:

Agroecological practices promote energy-efficient farming methods and the use of renewable energy sources in agricultural operations. 🔗

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth:

WeForest in Ethiopia has created employment opportunities through restoration activities and alternative livelihoods like beekeeping. 🔗

9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure:

Land restoration can contribute to building resilient agricultural infrastructure.

10. Reduced Inequalities:

Sustainable land management practices can help reduce economic disparities in rural areas.

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities:

Agroecology encourages integrated plans for urban and rural development, fostering sustainable landscapes and reconnecting producers and consumers. 🔗

12. Responsible Consumption and Production:

Adopting sustainable practices in agriculture can lead to more sustainable production patterns.

13. Climate Action:

Large-scale restoration projects like the Great Green Wall in Africa demonstrate how land restoration can combat climate change.

14. Life Below Water:

The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) and Aquaculture (EAA) in aquatic systems demonstrates an agroecological approach. 🔗

15. Life on Land:

Atlas Agriculture's core activity of land restoration aligns directly with this goal.

16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions:

Agroecology supports inclusive producers’ organizations, contributing to stronger and more accountable institutions. 🔗

17. Partnerships for the Goals:

Atlas Agriculture can engage in partnerships with various stakeholders to scale up land restoration efforts.

This list illustrates the potential impact of Atlas Agriculture's activities on various SDGs, demonstrating the importance of integrated approaches to achieve sustainable development.

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