Stands for...
UN SDG
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The document that establishes the aims and goals of the UN
UN Charter
All member states have equal representation in this main body of the UN
The General Assembly
The documents and proclamations made by the General Assembly in order to enact changes
Resolutions
The current target year for the Sustainable Development Goals
2030
WHO
World Health Organization
The first stated aim of the UN; Urgent and Safety focused
Secure International Peace
Group responsible for international peace
The Security Council
5 nations on the Security council possess the ability to do this for any decisions
Veto
The first two goals, they deal with basic needs of humanity
1. No Poverty & 2. Zero Hunger
NGO
Non-Governmental Organization
The second stated aim of the UN; Important and Fundamental
Promote Human Rights
The only branch not in New York, settles international disputes
International Court of Justice
The security council will most often use _______________, not troops, to try to punish / influence nations
Sanctions
Goal 16, it deals with Governments and Political Ideals.
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
ECOSOC
Economic and Social Council
The third stated aim of the UN; Hopeful and Idealistic
Solve Global Issues
Runs the day to day operations; makes everything work
Secretariat
Each sustainable development goal has sub goals, referred to as . . .
Targets
The final of the goals, it suggests ways to achieve the other sixteen
17. Partnerships for the Goals
UNICEF
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (United Nations Children's Fund)
The fourth stated aim of the UN; a methodology
Encourage International Cooperation
Group responsible for working toward the big goals
Economic and Social Council
The part of a Resolution that contain the actions to be taken
Operative Clauses
An example of progress in action; The landmark agreement in enacted in 2016 to reduce emissions and address the challenges of goal 13. Climate Action. (The US left the agreement during the Trump Administration)
The Paris Agreement