The 17-Day Journey to Rewrite Our Global Future
An infant learns to take their first steps between 9 and 18 months of age after months of trying. They do not know that their first step will lead them into a future that is fragile, unknown and full of possibility. As people in today’s society, we have approximately 1,589 days or about 38, 136 […]
Day 17 – SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development. One person can start a movement. But it takes many hands to carry it forward. A farmer may have the knowledge but lack the resources. A school may have the vision but need suppor A government may have the power but cant […]
Day 16 – SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions. A school should be a safe place. But what happens when fear enters the classroom before the lesson even begins? Recently, police investigated an alleged online death threat against students of private and public institutions in various […]
Day 15 – SDG 15: Life on Land
Protect, restore, and sustainably use terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests, combat desertification, and halt biodiversity loss. A swimming pool rises beneath the Chocolate Hills in Bohol. A mountain in Davao Oriental is stripped for nickel mining. Forests in Palawan disappear hectare by hectare. Before a forest becomes a statistic, it is a home. The Philippines is known […]
Day 14 – SDG 14: Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. A river that flows. A lake that reflects. An ocean that stretches endlessly. But beneath the surface, life is changing. Before the world wakes, water is already moving. A fisherman casts his net into waters that once seemed endless, only to find […]
Day 13 – SDG 13: Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Before the sun rises, they are already awake. For a farmer, the day begins with soil beneath his feet and the hope of a good harvest. For a fisherfolk, it begins at the shore, carrying a worn fishing net and preparing the small boat that […]
Day 12 – SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. “Malinaw na tubig. Sariwang hangin. Luntiang kabundukan.” These are the things we imagine when we hear the word paradise. But what if paradise is no longer green? What if the mountains are covered not in trees, but in the things we have thrown away? In Kara David’s documentary Ibinasurang […]
Day 11 – SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Advanced technology. Wider highways. Rising skylines. New initiatives like Pax Silica promise a new era. But is this what a sustainable city truly looks like? A five-year-old wakes to water past her knees. Her school bag floats away as floodwaters enter their home. On the […]
Day 10 – SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries. Race. Color. Gender. Background. Too often, these become borders. Imagine this: In a crowded jail cell, a man waits months for a trial he cannot afford, arrested for stealing food to feed his children. Across town, a politician accused of stealing billions walks free—on bail, with lawyers, with connections. […]
Day 9 – SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. A rural health center waits for several years for a basic ultrasound machine. Some farmers need to travel miles to reach the market, watching their produce fry in the heat. Meanwhile, the community that was promised progress is left with nothing. The request was […]