“Universities must spearhead the 2030 Agenda”, by Cristina Gallach
The 2030 Agenda's 17 Goals
"There are 17 by political consensus. It was the agreement reached between 193 countries. These 17 cover all areas related to the planet: preserving our environment, all areas related to people, and they drive towards peace and prosperity. They also cover what we call the methodology, how we can achieve this transformation: through partnerships."
"It is the first time that the whole international community – led by the United Nations – has presented a major plan for transformation. And when you look at it in detail, you realize the scale of the change and effort required, and that no matter whether a country is more advanced – eg Norway or Spain – or less advanced – certain African countries or countries at war or in crisis –, all must advance and make progress towards each of the goals."
"The political action of governments, the institutions in each country, and citizens should adopt and press this Agenda to ensure each government finds ways to apply it in accordance with their needs."
"It's also very important that we bear in mind the special role played by citizens, especially new generations, who realize that the world they are inheriting is not what they want or deserve to inherit. A great deal of pressure needs be generated to ensure that every effort required to achieve these goals is made; a combination of public policy and private sector action, where universities, science, innovation and technology each play a very important role."