Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Blogs

• View the official blog from The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness (GMCTL) at the University of Saskatchewan. This post helps instructors to identify ways in which they can infuse Goal 3 Good Health and Well-being into their own courses. It provides learning outcomes, ways to reflect, share & act and curricular connection and questions for students related to Goal 3.  

Case Studies

• The Urban Sustainability Exchange (USE) website has case studies specific to each Sustainable Development Goal. These provide information on programs, projects and policies being implemented in cities around the globe to accomplish Sustainable Development Goals.

• Visit World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to learn about measuring health inequality in the context of SDGs developed by the WHO. The WHO has developed a five-step approach to health inequality monitoring consisting of determining the scope of monitoring, obtaining data, analyzing data, reporting results and implementing changes. WBCSD is a global platform for sustainable businesses working collectively to accelerate the system transformations needed for a net-zero, nature positive, and more equitable future.

• Visit the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) for the case studies. The GEEP was launched by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration, and the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The GEEP developed a list of topics in environmental education to achieve the environmental protection goals in each country and address issues such as climate change through environmental education and citizen engagement.

Infographics

• View this infographic on SDG 3 by the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UNDESA). This infographic illustrates an overview of impact of covid-19 on health, rising tuberculosis deaths, targets and indicators and progress reports. UNDESA acts as the Secretariat for the SDGs, providing substantive support and capacity-building for the goals and their related thematic issues, including water, energy, climate, oceans, urbanization, transport, science and technology, the Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR), partnerships and Small Island Developing States.

• View this infographic and report on SDG 3 by the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UNDESA). This document shares eye-opening statistics on the subjects related to good health and wellbeing for all at all ages such as disparities in maternal and child health globally and global progress in HIV, TB and malaria incidences.

Lesson Plans

• The Aga Khan Foundation of Canada has created lessons and activities in toolkits for 'Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals Through Art'. View the PDF lesson plan on Goal 3.  

• SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing - Mental Health in the Workplace lesson is from the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. This lesson covers many aspects of mental health in the workplace, such as burnout, cognitive diversity, accommodation, and how managers and leaders can support their employees and destigmatize the conversation around mental health.

• This PDF links to multimedia educational resources, pedagogical resources and ideas for classroom activities and lesson plans for infusing SDG 3.

Video Library

• SDG Academy Library is a video library which consists of a vast collection of videos in the form of lectures. There is a series of lectures on different themes by Professors from around the world. Videos related to many different themes and issues under each sustainable development goal can be found in this library.  

Websites

• The World's Largest Lesson website has many creative tools and resources for educators to promote learning about Sustainable Development goals. There are a variety of resources on the website that can be used to teach each SDG such as lesson plans, guides, videos, books, comics, games, quizzes and many other resources. The resources are available in many different languages.  

• View the website Springer Nature provides access to a collection of different resources related to SDG 3. There are interviews, books, journals, blogs, infographics, and stories related to SDG 3.  

• Makematic is a website with animated and live-action videos that focus on global learning for teachers and students. The website has 68 animated and live-action films dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals. There are videos exploring each SDG.  

• View the SDG Tracker website to access data related to the progress of Goal 3, its related targets and indicators. It is a free, open-access resource that tracks global progress toward the SDGs.  

• View Canadian Indicators For Sustainable Development Goals for Canada-specific statistics and reports categorized by each SDG targets and indicators. The data is provided by Statistics Canada and presented in charts and tables. 

Products

Pesticide Industrial Complex News is an informative blog that critically examines the intersection of the pesticide industry, public health, and environmental sustainability. By providing insights into the global impacts of pesticide use, the blog highlights issues such as regulatory challenges, ecological harm, and the disproportionate effects on marginalized communities. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the complexities of industrial agriculture and its consequences.

This blog aligns closely with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3), Life on Land (SDG 15), and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12). By addressing the environmental and social implications of pesticide dependency, the blog advocates for more sustainable agricultural practices and regulatory reform.

Pesticide Industrial Complex News critically explores the impacts of pesticide use on public health and the environment. It offers valuable insights into regulatory challenges and sustainable agricultural alternatives. Educators can use this resource to encourage critical analysis and discussions in environmental studies, public health, and agricultural policy courses.

Dero offers innovative bike parking and storage solutions designed to support sustainable transportation and active lifestyles. With a wide range of products, including bike racks, repair stations, and shelters, Dero promotes cycling as an accessible and eco-friendly mode of transportation while enhancing community infrastructure.

This initiative is deeply aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3). By encouraging cycling and providing essential infrastructure, Dero contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving urban mobility, and fostering healthier communities.

Dero offers bike parking and storage solutions to encourage cycling and sustainable transportation. Educators can use Dero products as practical examples in urban planning, sustainability, or environmental science courses, linking theory to practice while promoting active transportation initiatives on campus.