Objective
For this first paper, worth 25%, the objective is to underline the importance of culture to the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Instructions
Microsoft word document only, ONLY MS WORD documents will be accepted, 5 pages excluding cover page and references, double spaced, Arial font, title each section as outlined below.

Title
The Sustainable Development Goals and Culture

Sources
This paper requires research from outside reputable sources, you may also use class text, videos and articles, the article with the 17 SDGs from this week's course materials will be very helpful, simply click on each SDG for more details, do not use Wikipedia.

Outline of paper
Cover page: your name, class, topic etc.

Page 1: Write about the background of the Sustainable Development Goals, what they are, when they were established, list all 17 goals, say why these goals are important to the world, etc. Cite by APA carefully.

Page 2: Choose one of the goals and write about the challenges the world is currently facing in relation to this topic. Cite by APA carefully. For example, goal number 1 says no poverty, as such you can write about the current challenges the world is facing in relation to an escalation in global poverty now and then emphasize why achieving this goal is important.

Page 3: Choose another goal and write about the issues surrounding this topic and explain why achieving this goal is important. Cite by APA carefully.

Page 4: Choose one last goal and again describe the problems the world is facing in relation to this topic and say why achieving this goal is important for the world. Cite by APA where needed.

Page 5: Explain the importance of intercultural communication as well as the importance of culture and cultural appreciation towards the achievement of the goals described in your paper. Be sure to explain the importance of understanding religions, history and values for the achievement of these goals. Cite by APA carefully.

References: List all sources used in the paper by APA.

Objective For this first paper, worth 25%, the objective is to und...