Speak SDGs:🗣️📖 Words that Shape Our Future – English Archive
🌏✨ Speak SDGs:🗣️📖 Words that Shape Our Future 🌱
What does sustainable development really mean? And how do key vocabularies like Green Transition, Circular Economy or Empowerment shape our world?
📖Don’t worry. The series 🗣️Speaks SDGs by ACSDSD is here!
The Speak SDGs series by the ASEAN Centres for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) defines terminology on sustainable development.
It helps you understand and speak about SDGs fluently.
This series is bilingual, so it also has a Thai version, which you can access on our ACSDSD website.
Strong Infrastructure (โครงสร้างพื้นฐานที่แข็งแกร่ง)
Strong infrastructure is the backbone of sustainable development, shaping economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental resilience. Investing in quality infrastructure does not only improve productivity and trade connectivity but also strengthens communities in facing risks from disasters and climate change.
As the 2030 deadline approaches, strong infrastructure is not just about constructing climate disaster-resilient roads and buildings—it is about creating a development ecosystem that is fair, inclusive, and resilient, enabling cities and communities worldwide to thrive together.
This SDGs vocab is related to #SDG9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure and #SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Green Transition to Net Zero (การเปลี่ยนผ่านสีเขียวสู่ Net zero)
The green transition is the systemic shift in the economic structure, society and infrastructure from fossil fuel-based to sustainable, low-carbon, and socially inclusive economic and societal models.
When we speak of the “green transition,” we often highlight: Decarbonization, Net zero and circular economy that minimizes waste and pollution
Yet, one critical sector is frequently overlooked: agriculture.
Agriculture remains deeply tied to fossil fuels, from machinery and irrigation pumps to transportation, fertilizers, and production chains. Addressing this sector is essential for a truly inclusive green transition.
This SDG vocab is related to #SDG7 Afforadable and Clean Energy and #SDG12 Responsible Consumption and Production
People-oriented (มุ่งเน้นประชาชน)
People-Oriented means putting citizens at the centre of policies and decisions so communities feels supported and included.
People-oriented development ensures equality are placed at the heart of sustainable growth regardless of their background. It highlights the importance of reducing inequality by fostering inclusive policies, and building strong collaborations across nations. It is a reminder that sustainable development is not only about systems, but about the standard of living and dignity to all.
This SDGs vocab is related to #SDG5 Gender Equality, #SDG10 Reduced Inequalities, and #SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals
📚 Human Capital Development (การพัฒนาทุนมนุษย์)
Investing in people’s skills, health, and knowledge drives progress. Scholarships and training programs improve livelihoods, reduce poverty, and strengthen resilience. Human capital development is also key to circular economy models, where innovation and skills enable societies to reuse, recycle, and adapt sustainably.
This SDGs vocab is related to #SDG1 No Poverty, #SDG3 Good Health and Well-being, and #SDG4 Quality Education
✨ Empowerment (การเสริมพลัง)
✨ Empowerment (การเสริมพลัง)
Empowerment means giving people the skills, tools, and confidence to shape their future. It reduces inequalities, strengthens education, and enhances human security by ensuring that individuals can participate fully in society. Empowerment is the bridge between opportunity and resilience.
This SDGs vocab is related to #SDG4 Quality Education and #SDG10 Reduced Inequalities
Stay tuned for the next vocabulary on #SDGsaroundtheglobe
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