Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Poverty is a significant barrier to economic and social development as it has long-term impacts on human capital development and the country’s competitiveness. Poverty does not only refer to income deprivation for livelihood but also encompasses quality of life and well-being in all dimensions throughout human life. This makes poverty alleviation a primary development agenda for many countries, including Thailand. Ending poverty completely requires comprehensive implementation, particularly for vulnerable populations who face challenges in accessing basic resources and services, and who have limitations in preparing to cope with disasters and severe economic and social changes.
The proportion of the poor population fluctuates according to economic and environmental changes, as most poor people in the agricultural sector are at risk of being affected by severe climate change. There are also challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic that directly impacts individual income, especially informal workers and workers in vulnerable industries such as tourism, who are at risk of being laid off or having their working hours reduced, which may lead to falling into poverty.
Target 1.1
Eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere by 2030, currently measured as people living on less than $1.90 a day
Target 1.2
By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions
Target 1.3
Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
Target 1.4
By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance
Target 1.5
By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters
Target 1.A
Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions
Target 1.B
Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions
Other SDGs
Background and Significance
Sustainable Development is an approach to development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability to meet the needs of future generations (Brundtland Report, 1987). Achieving sustainable development comprises three key components: economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection.
At the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2015, at the United Nations Headquarters, Thailand and 193 UN member countries jointly signed and endorsed the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which serves as a global development framework for achieving sustainable social, economic, and environmental development, leaving no one behind by 2030. The agenda establishes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as guidelines for countries to implement collectively.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comprise 169 targets that are universal, interconnected, and mutually reinforcing, with 248 indicators established to monitor and evaluate development progress.
The SDGs can be grouped according to interconnected factors into 5 dimensions (5P):
1. People: Emphasizes eliminating poverty and hunger and reducing inequality in society.
2. Planet: Focuses on protecting and preserving natural resources and climate for future global citizens.
3. Prosperity: Promotes people’s well-being in harmony with nature.
4. Peace: Upholds the principle of peaceful coexistence, fostering a peaceful and inclusive society.
5. Partnership: Cooperation among all sectors in driving the sustainable development agenda.
Thailand’s SDG Roadmap
The Committee for Sustainable Development (CSD) at its 1st meeting of 2019 on December 19, 2019, approved the principles of the draft Thailand’s SDG Roadmap, which covers six main areas of implementation:
1. Awareness Building
Ensuring all sectors have knowledge and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals through implementation at both national and local levels, enabling all sectors to participate in driving the country toward sustainability.
2. Linking Sustainable Development Goals with the Country’s Three-Level Plans
Driving national development according to the National Strategy framework, Master Plans under the National Strategy, and other level plans that align with the Sustainable Development Goals to build a secure nation, leaving no one behind.
3. Sustainable Development Implementation Mechanism
Establishing the Committee for Sustainable Development as a mechanism to support policy-level implementation, with government agencies integrating with all sectors of society to achieve concrete implementation.
4. Operations to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Operating based on causal relationship principles to develop programs/projects essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and National Strategy, including expanding results to drive Sustainable Development Goals at the local level (SDG Localization).
5. Development Partners
Supporting cooperation with all sectors, both domestic and international development partners, to jointly drive Thailand toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation of Sustainable Development Goals Implementation
Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals through a central database system with regular progress reporting from relevant agencies.
