Brunei Darussalam: country report on children’s environmental health

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-25
Author(s):  
Shirley H.F. Lee ◽  
Anne Cunningham ◽  
Rafidah Gharif ◽  
David Koh ◽  
Linda Lai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Environmental Risk ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Health It ◽  
Country Report ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
Children’S Environmental Health ◽  
Development Goals

AbstractThis is the country report for Brunei Darussalam pertaining to children’s environmental health. It covers the current landscape of environmental risk factors which affect children’s health, existing local policies, as well as strategies for moving forward in alignment with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Cattle Droppings Litter Our City Roads: Herders’ Encroachments, Risk Factors and Roadmap for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 336-362
Author(s):  
Victor Chidubem Iwuoha
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Urban Residents ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Violent Conflicts

Abstract Herders-farmers violent conflicts and flare-ups have spread throughout central and southern communities in Nigeria, but exclude the urban areas. I examine ‘herders – urban residents’ conflicts. Herders roam their cattle from outskirts to city roads, disrupting traffic and leaving behind trails of excrement and offensive smells causing dangerous nuisance. I argue that the new practice of cattle herders’ encroachments on city roads poses some socio-economic risks such as environmental decay, air pollution, displacement of urban livelihoods, road accidents and non-violent conflicts. Primary data was elicited from herders and residents in four major cities in Nigeria such as Aba, Awka, Nsukka and Owerri. I conclude by reflecting on the consequences of these socio-economic and environment-related risk factors which combine to undermine the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG s), and proffer solutions to address them. I make forecast in the form of early warning system that; cattle herders – urban residents cantankerous and confrontational interrelationships (though ‘non-violent conflicts’) could escalate and implode into dangerous ‘violent conflict’ scenarios if neglected.

scholarly journals Multi-sectoral Approach to Non-Communicable Diseases Control: Easier Said than Done

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (220) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kishori Mahat ◽  
Badri Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Behavioural Risk Factors ◽  
Sectoral Approach ◽  
Development Goals

The burden of non-communicable diseases is growing and countries are committed to combat this and achieve the sustainable development goals and targets. Non-communicable diseases are complex conditions attributed by multiple behavioural risk factors and without understanding the whole ecosystem of such diseases, it is difficult to determine the global goals and targets for them and to take action to address them. Countries are trying to take the multi-sectoral approach in addressing the non-communicable diseases and often encounter challenges in operationalizing the approach. Therefore, it is essential to nuance the multi-sectoral approach to non-communicable diseases in order to better inform application to achieving the sustainable development goals for which multisectoral approach is imperative.

Judicial Adherence to the Minimum Core Obligation of a Right to Health in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-158
Author(s):  
Sheikh Mohammad Towhidul Karim ◽  
Shawkat Alam ◽  
George F Tomossy ◽  
Abdullah Al Faruque
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
International Law ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Right To Health ◽  
Health It ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The United Nations

This article examines how a right to health, expressed as a minimum core obligation under international law, can be advanced within the constitutional framework of Bangladesh. Reinforcing this right is important within the post-2015 Development Agenda under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Drawing upon examples of other jurisdictions to develop minimum core obligations of a right to health, it is argued that courts have a key role to play in actively enforcing a right to health to benefit poor, vulnerable and marginalised people. This article proposes that judicial adherence through interpretation of domestic and international law may provide the best mechanism to promote a right to health as a minimum core obligation in Bangladesh.

Restructuring Educational Systems and Promoting Social Justice for Young People Involved in Drug Trafficking in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 227 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Sandro Gomes Pessoa ◽  
Linda Liebenberg ◽  
Dorothy Bottrell ◽  
Silvia Helena Koller
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Young People ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Drug Trafficking ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals

Abstract. Economic changes in the context of globalization have left adolescents from Latin American contexts with few opportunities to make satisfactory transitions into adulthood. Recent studies indicate that there is a protracted period between the end of schooling and entering into formal working activities. While in this “limbo,” illicit activities, such as drug trafficking may emerge as an alternative for young people to ensure their social participation. This article aims to deepen the understanding of Brazilian youth’s involvement in drug trafficking and its intersection with their schooling, work, and aspirations, connecting with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 16 as proposed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations in 2015 .

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