DEBATING SDGs: GETTING YOUR POINT ACROSS
Getting to know more about the United Nations 17 SDGs and raising awareness about them, their intentions and usefulness.
USEFUL FOR
Volunteers and operators in the organisations
TYPE OF TOOL
Discussion
DURATION
1-3 hours
MAIN FIELDS OF ACTION
SDG Awareness
RELATED SDG
All 17 SDGs are relevant for this activity
DESCRIPTION
This tool is centred around the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. It is a discussion activity that can involve volunteers and can be led by trainers. It uses cards and structured debates.
How does this tool work?
It starts with an introduction to the SDGs through an online source. Then, the participants reveive 17 cards, each representing an SDG. The front of the cards shows the SDG number, icon, color, and name – and the back asks two questions: "How does this SDG affect me?" and "What can I do to contribute to this SDG?" The participants think about these questions individually or discuss them in groups, allocating about 5 minutes per card. Afterwards, a plenary session is held, where each person or group shares their findings and in a group discussion, goals are prioritised, their applicability is determined, and action plans can be made.
Aim
The aim of this tool is to educate learners about the SDGs, fostering understanding, awareness, and personal engagement with global sustainability issues.
Implementation
Implementing this tool requires access to online sources introducing the SDGs, and the preparation of 17 cards representing each goal. The trainer leading the activity needs facilitation skills for guiding discussions and debates.
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LINK TO ONLINE RESOURCE
#me#us#now project: Debating Activity