Social sustainability refers to the long-term well-being and equitable development of individuals and communities. It covers poverty, hunger, health and wellbeing, education, gender equality, decent work and dignity, inequality, and peace and justice..
This section aims to provide learners with a collection of resources on social sustainability, covering topics such as social inclusion, embracing diversity, reducing inequality and more.
United Nations Social Sustainable Goals
United Nations Social Sustainable Goals
These are a set of 9 goals that aim to address social challenges such as poverty, health and well-being, education and inequalities. They provide a comprehensive framework for social sustainability.
Infographic
Infographics
This infographic gives an introduction to what social sustainability entails in a nutshell.
What Can You Do To Support Green Initiatives on Social Sustainability
What Can You Do To Support Social Sustainability
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Find out the myriad ways you can help make every drop count.______________________________________
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Sharing Hope, Nourishing Lives Learn how you can help the underprivileged here. ______________________ By Foodforheart |
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Food Drive For World Food Day, The Food Bank Singapore organised our own food drive called “Drive Hunger Away”. Look if you’re interested to do something similar. Food Drive Food Drives are a great way to generate donations for The Food Bank Singapore to ensure a steady supply of food rations.
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Home - Foodscape Collective The Foodscape Collective Ecosystem is a network of individuals, communities, organisations and businesses that come together to support the circulation of energy for a regenerative and sustainable way of living and the planet.
Ministries / Organizations Driving Social Sustainability
Organizations Driving Social Sustainability
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Community Development Councils The Community Development Councils (CDCs) were established to build a cohesive, compassionate and self-reliant community.
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MCCY-Resilience and Engagement Division Resilience and Engagement Division aims to grow a strong civic culture and strengthen social cohesion by promoting shared values, citizen engagement, and national identity.
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SG Cares SG Cares is a national movement, championed by the SG Cares Office and co-led by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre and the National Council of Social Service, to build a more caring and inclusive home for all.
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UNESCO: Sustainable Development Goals for Social and Human Sciences UNESCO-SDG for Social and Human Sciences supports inclusive social development.
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United Nations Global Compact: Social Sustainability United Nations Global Compact: Social Sustainability work on social sustainability which covers women's empowerment and gender equality, people with disabilities, as well as people-centered approaches to business impacts on poverty.
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The World Bank: Social Sustainability and Inclusion The World Bank supports social sustainability by fostering inclusive and resilient societies.
Resource Guides
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JPL Resource Guide- CCS Interacting with Others on Building Inclusivity Access these curated resources from JPL Resource Guide- CCS Interacting with Others on Building Inclusivity
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JPL Resource Guide on CCS Staying Relevant on Global Perspective for the topic of Embracing Diversity Access these curated resources from JPL Resource Guide- CCS Staying Relevant on Global Perspective for the topic of Embracing Diversity
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JPL Resource Guide- MOE LifeSkills on Global Perspective Access these curated resources from JPL Resource Guide- MOE LifeSkills on Global Perspective.
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JPL Resource Guide- MOE LifeSkills on Personal Values and Professional Ethics for the topic of Inclusivity Access these curated resources from JPL Resource Guide- MOE LifeSkills on Personal Values and Professional Ethics for the topic of Inclusivity.
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JPL Resource Guide- MOE LifeSkills on Responsibility to the Community and Nation and appreciation of role as a Global Citizen Access these curated resources from JPL Resource Guide- MOE LifeSkills on Responsibility to the Community and Nation and appreciation of role as a Global Citizen.
Web Resources on Poverty / Zero Hunger & Good Health and Well-Being
Web Resources on Poverty / Zero Hunger & Good Health and Well-Being
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Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere Eradicating extreme poverty for all people everywhere by 2030 is a pivotal goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Goal 2: Zero Hunger Sustainable Development Goal 2 is about creating a world free of hunger by 2030. In 2020, between 720 million and 811 million persons worldwide were suffering from hunger, roughly 161 million more than in 2019.
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Health Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is essential to sustainable development. The latest estimates show that global “excess deaths” directly and indirectly attributable to COVID-19 could have been as high as 15 million by the end of 2021.
Web Resources on Gender Equality & Reduced Inequalities
Web Resources on Gender Equality & Reduced Inequalities
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Education Providing quality education for all is fundamental to creating a peaceful and prosperous world. Education gives people the knowledge and skills they need to stay healthy, get jobs and foster tolerance.
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Five Things You Need to Know About Social Sustainability and Inclusion A new Global Practice called Social Sustainability and Inclusion reflects the importance we place on addressing these barriers to development and strengthening our focus on people who have been excluded from economic and social opportunities.
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Priority Gender Equality Discrimination based on gender is a violation of human rights and a barrier to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.
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Reduce inequality within and among countries Reducing inequalities and ensuring no one is left behind are integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Inequality within and among countries is a persistent cause for concern.
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United Nations: Gender equality and women's empowerment United Nations 2015: Time for Global Action. Focus on gender equality and women's empowerment to achieve sustainable development.
Videos on Poverty & Gender Equality
Videos on Poverty & Gender Equality
Videos on Reduced Inequalities
Videos on Reduced Inequalities
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Defining diversity and inclusion This video discusses the benefits of diversity in general, and shares ways that organizations can enhance diversity and inclusion in different cultural contexts.
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Understanding diversity and inclusion This course explores common biases in the workplace and tangible ways to shut them down.