In
the blog for this week, the United Nations country of Germany will be the
focus. The country of Germany is considered to be one of the most sustainable
countries, due to the sustainability practices utilized throughout the country.
Considering this, it comes as no surprise that the country had held a National
Sustainable Development Strategy for thirteen years prior to the 2015 United
Nations adoption of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (Zech, 2019b). Given
that the country has held a national standard regarding sustainability for
quite some time, the fact that the country has many programs, and strategies to
continue being a sustainable country.
Among
the programs and strategies included in the German Sustainable Development
Strategy is a program dubbed “Fridays for Future”. The Fridays for Future
program was created with the intention of including younger generations in the
sustainable development of Germany. The Fridays for Future program is
well-known throughout Germany for their demonstrations against climate change
(Zech, 2019a). These demonstrations have gained even more notoriety recently,
due to the attendance and participation of the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg (Zech,
2019a). The Fridays for Future program is just one example of many in favor of
sustainable development throughout Germany.
Along
with the Fridays for Future program, Germany also has a grant/loan system available
for companies wishing to invest in renewable energy, but lacking the funds.
There are several grants/loans available, however, there are two in particular
that are specifically intended for large companies or corporations, as they
tend to use more energy (Zeijdan, 2020). In addition to this, Germany has
passed a Waste Management Act in an effort to further strengthen waste
prevention, recycling, and recovery (United Nations, n/d). The Waste Management
Act, in addition to several other programs, has resulted in reducing carbon
dioxide emissions by over thirty million tons annually (United Nations, n/d).
The country of Germany has effectively become
a great leader in Sustainable Development, and has even partnered with 85 other
countries to assist in Sustainable Development throughout the globe (Foreign
Policy, n/d). The many programs and strategies implemented by Germany have
clearly been effective throughout the country, which will ideally assist the
partnered countries in becoming more sustainable as well. Overall, the country
of Germany is an excellent example for both Sustainable Development, and
responsible consumption and production.
References
Foreign Policy. (n/d). Sustainable
Development. https://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/en/chapter/foreign-policy/sustainable-development.
United Nations. (n/d).
Germany. https://sdgs.un.org/statements/germany-7933.
Zech,
T. (2019a). Who is behind Fridays for Future. Deutschland.de. https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/environment/who-is-behind-fridays-for-future.
Zech,
T. (May, 2019b). 17 goals for a better world. Deutschland.de. https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/environment/germanys-sustainable-development-strategy-national-and-global-goals.
Zeijdan,
E. (November, 2020). Invest in energy efficiency measures in Germany with these
two grants. Hezelburcht. https://www.hezelburcht.com/en/news/invest-in-energy-efficiency-measures-in-germany-with-these-two-grants/.
Hi Eleanor,
ReplyDeleteI think it's really creative that they come up with the Fridays for Future program, I feel like that is a very beneficial program for the country. I also think it's interesting that Germany has partnered with 85 other countries around the globe to assist with the SDG!
Hi Eleanor,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and I learned a lot about Germany. It is cool to see how they have been practicing Sustainable Development Goals before it became an international thing. The government of Germany seems to make this a priority and promotes it through civic engagement. I like the idea of “Fridays for Future” because younger generations are learning how to take care of the environment at a young age so that when they are older they will get to enjoy the fruits of their labor. I hope that other countries see the positive effects of this program and they adapt this into their society.
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Hi Eleanor,
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part about reading your blog this week was learning about the "Fridays for Future" program in Germany. It teaches the youth to interact and build a relationship with the environment. The Waste Management Act is also a great measure of reform for the protection of our ecosystems. Reading your blog gave me inspiration to write about Germany, given that it is such an important and successful country.
Hi Eleanor,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and about the "Fridays for Future" program in Germany. The government of Germany seems to making this a priority, since the program teaches youth to build a relationship with the environment which I think is awesome.
Hello Eleanor,
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that Germany had been practicing sustainable development for thirteen years! I was extremely glad to know that. No doubt, the country is so forward compared to most other countries. "Fridays for Future" sounds like a great way for getting younger generations more involved in activities which will improve our environment. This program will also help youngsters to meet new people with the same mindset and build a community. Germany has really thought about all the measures necessary for reducing waste. It has indeed become a great leader in sustainable development.
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