Since its conception in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, "sustainable development" has become a buzzword that has helped guide development around the world. The goals have followed a steady trajectory of increased emphasis—from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2000 to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, strengthening the world's new development paradigm.
At the heart of the SDGs addressed by the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are 17 key goals that call for action by all countries to end poverty and other deprivations. These must go hand in hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth—all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests, according to the UN.
The only challenge is: how to translate all those goals into a strong commitment and action. To flesh out the ideas so that people can understand them easily and therefore take action, Bangkok Tribune has come up with a project: "SDGs | The Depth of Field", using its signature style of photojournalism—storytelling through photo essays—to interpret and translate the ideas and challenges behind the goals into powerful visual stories told through the lenses of noted photographers.
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