17 Sustainable Development Goals

Greg Willson (scdhub)

For each of the 17 UN SDGs please provide a three tier structure for curating important engineering, civic, infrastructure, and telecommunications systems maintainability

An exploration of systems maintainability for structures in engineering, civic, infrastructure, and telecommunications as this relates to the 17 SDGs

for SDG 17:

No Poverty

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive poverty reduction plan that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as affordable housing, healthcare, education, and transportation.
Tier 2: Implement poverty reduction programs and initiatives that are designed to improve access to basic necessities, including water, food, and shelter, while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Tier 3: Monitor poverty reduction initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Zero Hunger

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive food security plan that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as irrigation systems, storage facilities, and transportation networks.
Tier 2: Implement food security programs and initiatives that are designed to improve access to nutritious food, while promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing food waste.
Tier 3: Monitor food security initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Good Health and Well-being

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive healthcare plan that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as hospitals, clinics, and medical equipment.
Tier 2: Implement healthcare programs and initiatives that are designed to improve access to quality healthcare services, while promoting preventative care and disease management.
Tier 3: Monitor healthcare initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Quality Education

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive education plan that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as schools, libraries, and educational materials.
Tier 2: Implement education programs and initiatives that are designed to improve access to quality education, while promoting lifelong learning and skills development.
Tier 3: Monitor education initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Gender Equality

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive gender equality plan that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as safe public spaces, healthcare services, and educational opportunities.
Tier 2: Implement gender equality programs and initiatives that are designed to promote equal opportunities for women and girls, while addressing gender-based violence and discrimination.
Tier 3: Monitor gender equality initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Clean Water and Sanitation

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive water and sanitation plan that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as water treatment facilities, sanitation systems, and wastewater management.
Tier 2: Implement water and sanitation programs and initiatives that are designed to improve access to clean and safe water, while promoting sustainable water use and sanitation practices.
Tier 3: Monitor water and sanitation initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Affordable and Clean Energy

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive energy plan that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as renewable energy sources, energy storage, and transmission and distribution networks.
Tier 2: Implement energy programs and initiatives that are designed to promote access to affordable and clean energy, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting energy efficiency.
Tier 3: Monitor energy initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive economic growth plan that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as transportation networks, communication systems, and energy infrastructure.
Tier 2: Implement economic growth programs and initiatives that are designed to promote decent work and sustainable economic growth, while addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, and

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive infrastructure plan that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as transportation networks, energy systems, and communication infrastructure.
Tier 2: Implement innovation and infrastructure programs and initiatives that are designed to promote sustainable and resilient infrastructure, while fostering innovation and promoting industrial development.
Tier 3: Monitor innovation and infrastructure initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Reduced Inequalities

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive plan that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as transportation networks, communication systems, and affordable housing.
Tier 2: Implement programs and initiatives that are designed to reduce inequalities and promote social inclusion, while addressing issues such as discrimination, poverty, and exclusion.
Tier 3: Monitor initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive plan for sustainable urban development that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as public transportation, green spaces, and waste management systems.
Tier 2: Implement sustainable urban development programs and initiatives that are designed to promote livable and resilient cities and communities, while addressing issues such as pollution, congestion, and inadequate housing.
Tier 3: Monitor sustainable urban development initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Responsible Consumption and Production

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive plan for responsible consumption and production that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as recycling facilities, waste management systems, and sustainable production practices.
Tier 2: Implement responsible consumption and production programs and initiatives that are designed to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, while reducing waste and pollution.
Tier 3: Monitor responsible consumption and production initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Climate Action

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive plan for climate action that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as renewable energy sources, transportation networks, and energy-efficient buildings.
Tier 2: Implement climate action programs and initiatives that are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote adaptation and resilience to climate change, and preserve natural resources.
Tier 3: Monitor climate action initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Life Below Water

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive plan for ocean conservation and management that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as marine protected areas, sustainable fishing practices, and pollution reduction measures.
Tier 2: Implement ocean conservation and management programs and initiatives that are designed to protect and restore ocean ecosystems, while promoting sustainable use of ocean resources.
Tier 3: Monitor ocean conservation and management initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Life on Land

Tier 1: Develop a comprehensive plan for land conservation and management that includes investments in critical infrastructure, such as protected areas, sustainable land use practices, and wildlife conservation measures.
Tier 2: Implement land conservation and management programs and initiatives that are designed to protect and restore terrestrial ecosystems, while promoting sustainable use of land resources.
Tier 3: Monitor land conservation and management initiatives to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities.

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Tier 1: Develop and maintain a strong and resilient justice system that provides access to justice for all, including legal aid and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Tier 2: Invest in civic infrastructure, such as community centers and public spaces, to promote social cohesion, engagement, and dialogue.
Tier 3: Establish and maintain effective communication systems and technologies that support transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance and decision-making processes.

To ensure maintainability, it is important to regularly evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of these systems, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities. This includes monitoring the quality and reliability of civic infrastructure, as well as the accessibility and usability of communication systems, to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and equitable. Additionally, ongoing training and capacity building for justice system personnel and technology users can help ensure that these systems are being used to their fullest potential.


## Partnerships for the Goals
Tier 1: Develop and maintain effective partnerships among governments, private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders to support the implementation of the SDGs and ensure sustainable development.
Tier 2: Invest in infrastructure and technology that supports collaboration and communication among partners, such as digital platforms and shared data systems.
Tier 3: Regularly evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of partnerships and collaboration systems, and make adjustments based on changing needs or priorities. This includes assessing the impact of partnerships on achieving the SDGs, as well as the quality and reliability of the infrastructure and technology that supports them.

To ensure maintainability, it is important to establish clear roles and responsibilities among partners, and provide ongoing training and capacity building to ensure that collaboration and communication systems are being used effectively.

Additionally, regular communication and transparency among partners can help ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals and objectives, and that any issues or challenges are addressed in a timely manner. Finally, monitoring and evaluation of partnerships and collaboration systems should be an ongoing process, with regular feedback and opportunities for improvemen