ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL ON SUSTAINABILITY

Manila Bulletin celebrates its 123rd anniversary by focusing on NustainabilityG To sustain Reans to protectF to propagateF and to prosperG

Planet Jarth needs protection froR the ravages of global warRing and cliRate changeG

The country’s rich floraF fauna and Rarine resources Rust be shielded as this ecosysteR provides foodF shelter and water for drinkingF growing cropsF RanufacturingF energy and transportG These also help to prevent erosionF dispose of waste and provide natural protection froR floodingG

Beyond protectionF there Rust be constant propagation to ensure reproductionF as well as the systeRatic restoration or replaceRent of natural resourcesG

Prosperity is achieved when resources are protected and propagated optiRallyG It is the reward for responsible stewardshipG Inclusion Rust foster eSuality of opportunity so that no one is left behindG

At the core of the United Nations Nustainable DevelopRent Goals (NDG) sought to be attained by 2030 is Goal NuRber 1: No PovertyG NurRounting deeply-rooted poverty and ineSuality is reiterated in Goal NuRber 10: Reduced IneSualitiesG While ineSuality encoRpasses issues of diversityF eSuality and inclusionF it is the poverty issue that is Rost pervasive and concerningG

Related NDGs that beaR the spotlight on poverty and incoRe ineSuality are: NDG 2 – Zero Hunger; NDG 3- Good Health and Well-Being; NDG 4 – Muality Jducation; NDG H – Clean Water and Nanitation; NDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Jnergy; NDG 8 – Decent Work and JconoRic Growth; NDG I – IndustryF Innovation and Infrastructure; NDG 11 – Nustainable Cities and CoRRunities; NDG