The Global Goal: Compassion and a strong moral compass is essential to every democratic society. Yet, persecution, injustice and abuse still runs rampant and is tearing at the very fabric of civilization. We must ensure that we have strong institutions, global standards of justice, and a commitment to peace everywhere. Source: Global Goals.org
Canada’s Response:
As a signatory to the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Government of Canada is committed to the overarching vision To Leave No One Behind. Of particular relevance is SDG 16, which calls for peaceful, just and inclusive societies that provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. Justice Canada is the Government of Canada lead for advancing SDG 16. Read more here.
How are actions within our biosphere region contributing toward these goals?
According to the West Vancouver Community Foundation’s Vital Signs report, community safety is about more than prevention of injury and crime—it is also concerned with people’s perception of safety, and their state of well-being within social and physical environments, including their psychological and emotional safety. Because of this, safety means different things to different people, and perceptions of safety, whether real or not, affect the way people feel and interact in their community. At the same time, it is known that vibrant, cohesive and participatory communities tend to be safer.
Below are the UN SDG 16 targets that are relevant to our region. Click here to learn more about UN SDG 16.
What more can we be doing or are we on track? We want to hear from you.
In developing a management plan for the Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region, we are assessing where we are in our collective vision of Life on Land in the Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound region for 2030, and setting priority goals and objectives. Read more here about the Nchu’ú7mut/Unity Plan.
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