What are the SDGs?
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are seventeen international goals aimed at improving the quality of life, preserving the environment, and promoting sustainable development for 2030. The goals are complementary as all of the components contribute to a holistic approach towards making the world a better place for everyone in the long run.
Exploration and mining in space are activities that have the potential to benefit humanity and the planet, and also cause harm. For example, innovation in space technology can assist with climate prediction and adaptation, however human actions in space may cause harm or raise new challenges to the planet (ie: greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and social unrest).
In this activity, connecting the SDGs to the project will incorporate the lens of survival and sustainability into the future of space.
SDGs Connection to Project
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aren’t just about life on Earth—they can also help guide our actions beyond our planet. As humanity looks toward the future, space exploration and activities like lunar mining hold the potential to transform industries, generate new technologies, and address global challenges such as climate change and sustainable resource management. However, this transition also raises important questions about how we ensure that this progress is equitable and environmentally responsible.
This Space Survival activity directly connects with several key SDGs by encouraging students to think critically about sustainability, innovation, and ethical practices. By exploring the connection between space activities and these global goals, students will gain a deeper understanding of how their work on this project fits into the bigger picture of building a sustainable future for all.
Now, let’s dive into the specific SDGs that directly relate to this project.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
By exploring sustainable resource extraction and innovative solutions for space survival and llunar mining, this activity aligns with the goal of promoting inclusive and sustainable practices in industry.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
This activity encourages thinking about survival and sustainable practices for habitation and resource extraction, which relates to building sustainable communities, even in extraterrestrial environments.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
By considering the future of space survival and sustainability in resource usages and discussing ways to minimize negative environmental impact, this activity targets responsible consumption and production patterns.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Discussing survival and sustainable practices and environmental impacts for the future of space into the broader goal of sharing feelings, thoughts, and ideas for climate action, adaptation and innovation.
SDG 17: Partnerships For The Goals
This activity fosters collaboration and partnership by encouraging students to explore these complex issues together and develop innovative solutions.
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