Assignment 5 Semester 2 2025
2 2025
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Due date: October 2025
SECTION A: ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS
1. INTRODUCTION
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, accepted by all United Nations member
states in 2015, provides a clear plan to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and
climate change. It includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that aim to create a
fairer and more sustainable world for everyone. These goals are linked and seek to balance
economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental care (United Nations, 2021). Social
media has changed how people communicate and take action. Platforms such as Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube are now important spaces for spreading
awareness and inspiring collective efforts toward sustainable development.
In this essay, the focus will be on three chosen SDGs. It will also discuss personal
motivation, examine the influence of social media, give examples of online campaigns, and
explore how digital activism helps promote progress toward achieving the SDGs.
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SECTION A: ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS
1. INTRODUCTION
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, accepted by all United Nations
member states in 2015, provides a clear plan to address issues such as poverty,
inequality, and climate change. It includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) that aim to create a fairer and more sustainable world for everyone. These
goals are linked and seek to balance economic growth, social inclusion, and
environmental care (United Nations, 2021). Social media has changed how people
communicate and take action. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
TikTok, and YouTube are now important spaces for spreading awareness and
inspiring collective efforts toward sustainable development.
In this essay, the focus will be on three chosen SDGs. It will also discuss personal
motivation, examine the influence of social media, give examples of online
campaigns, and explore how digital activism helps promote progress toward
achieving the SDGs.
2. BACKGROUND ON THREE SELECTED SDGS
2.1 SDG 4: Quality Education
Sustainable Development Goal 4 focuses on providing equal access to quality
education and promoting lifelong learning for all people (UNESCO, 2022). Education
is a powerful tool that helps reduce poverty, promote gender equality, and empower
individuals to participate productively in society. However, many children around the
world, especially girls living in rural and poor communities, still do not attend school.
Barriers such as poorly funded schools, a shortage of qualified teachers, and limited
access to digital learning resources continue to create inequality in education.
Achieving this goal requires stronger investment in education systems and the
inclusion of all learners, regardless of background or ability.
2.2 SDG 13: Climate Action
Sustainable Development Goal 13 focuses on taking urgent action to address
climate change and its negative effects (IPCC, 2023). The aim is to build climate