CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

WITH
IQAC
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP:
RETHINKING EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY
WORLD-SDG4
NEP-2020
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ’23
24TH-25TH JANUARY 2023
Innovation,Industries and Infrastructure

-PRESENTED BY Sanskar Verma and Utkarsh Singhal

Innovation, Industries
and Infrastructure

Sustainable
Development Goal 9
 Innovation

Infrastructure

Industry
 What is SDG 9
This is a big one. Big as in
skyscrapers, cargo ships, and building
cities. Global Goal 9: Industry,
Innovation, and Infrastructure.  It’s all
about building the MOST sustainable
future for everyone around the world.
As countries build cities or develop
economically, Global Goal 9 is here
to make sure that this happens in a
socially and environmentally
responsible way.
 Infrastructure
A world with no slums, where everyone has access to sustainable resilient
materials to build a safe, secure home. Where rural communities can access
markets because roads have been built.
Innovation
A world where countries have access equal access to cutting edge technology so
humans can advance and progress together.
Industry
A world where companies and countries make clean sustainable products using
renewable energy and also share innovative knowledge equally with one another. And
use raw materials at a sustainable pace.
 Is Global Goal 9 achievable?

There’s something about Global Goal 9 that makes

it plausible. It’s not because society discovered
trains, planes and automobiles decades ago. And
it’s not that it’s not going take any effort or any
financial investment. It will.
Do you know what DOES make it plausible?
Goal 9 is going to happen because technological
innovation is more common than ever before.
Industrialization started out pretty dirty. But people
are becoming aware of its negative aspects and
now have the power to to develop differently with
materials that are more sustainable.
 What progress has been made?
The Industrial Revolution was AGES ago. Developing countries today should not be using
the same technology as industries did over a hundred years ago, and that’s because SO
much progress has been made!
When you look at how far technology and innovation has come in just the last decade it’s
mind-boggling.

Communication works at a whole new level today.

There are 6.8 billion in the world today. This all happened in the last twenty years.
By the end of 2016, India will have 200 million smartphone users and two years after that
Indonesia will have over 100 million.
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Products

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This expansion of technology is part of the
progress that has been made in creating access to
education, world markets, and a globally
connected society.

Industry has changed too. With access to

technology and so much information literally at
the tips of fingers around the world, consumers
now question products that are inexpensive and
ask why.

This has been part of the progression toward

“green technology” and fair trade, ethical
sourcing, and transparency in how products are
made.
 Who are the leaders of Global Goal 9?

If you guessed the Netherlands, well done. The Netherlands has a pretty fantastic
plan for sustainable business and is incorporating innovative technology into
government programs. And sustainability issues are part of the school
curriculum, too. In addition to this, the Netherlands has high public engagement,
and strong public-private relationships, which fosters growth for both sides.
 What tactics will be used to accomplish this goal?
– In the US, chemical companies and even universities have focused on
banning toxic chemicals and promoting awareness on how to properly dispose
of harmful toxic chemicals. This is important. But, what’s more important is
creating alternatives to current toxic chemicals used in certain industries.

– Universities should incorporate education on toxicity and environmental

health into chemistry education so all future chemists have the tools to create
environmentally sustainable chemical products.

– Take an example from the Netherlands again. An active and educated civil
society is a powerful thing. A combination of high civil engagement can make
a big difference in promoting good governance, and getting projects going in
terms of infrastructure.
 Railways freight over the years.
Railways runs around 7000 freigts trains
per day, carrying about 3 million tonnes.
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120000

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(in Rs. crore)

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Freight loading (n MT) Railway freight earnings (in Rs. Crore)

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