Sustainable Development Goals: Economy, Society, and Environment
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This academic article aims to analyze the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations for member states worldwide to collectively strive for progress and interconnectedness across social, economic, and environmental aspects to achieve these goals by 2030. The dimension of sustainable economic growth, leading to the well-being and quality of life of its citizens, must resemble a sustainable family, meaning it must have the ability to generate income, share or distribute income fairly, avoid excessive inequality, and its people must be united and not divided, free from pollution and natural disasters. These are the four dimensions of sustainable growth that all countries seek to raise the standard of living and quality of life of their citizens, which are the goals of national administration and economic policy. The social and economic dimensions create balance in development, meaning the economy has a solid foundation, is competitive, and self-reliant. The Sufficiency Economy philosophy, as envisioned by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), serves as the core concept, comprising three key components: economic growth, social participation, and environmental conservation. In other words, it means aligning human activities with the principles of nature. To put it simply, "sustainable development" in Thailand means development that creates balance or interdependent relationships across various dimensions. The elements that contribute to a good and happy human life include economic, social, political, cultural, and spiritual aspects, as well as natural resources and the environment for present and future generations.
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