María Alejandra Díaz Teodori

In the first slide we first introduce the topic, defining sustainability as the harmony between economic development, social equity, and the environment. The poster then goes over the 17 Sustainable Development Goals the UN has set for 2030, and how Astronomy can help to reach each goal. In the first slide we go over the first four goals. The first one is No Poverty, and we explain how the Southern African Large Telescope has helped generate jobs but also make sure the economic development is felt by everyone. The second goal is Zero Hunger, here we explain the role of satellites in finding resources such as food. The third goal is Good health and wellbeing, where we discuss how stargazing as an outdoors activity can have many positive effects in human well-being. The fourth goal is Quality Education, where we explain how the need to educate the workforce of the Astronomy sector has led to successful education programs.

In the second slide we go over six more goals. The fifth goal is Gender Equality, here we explain how Astronomy can set a precedent in reducing the gap in female participation in STEM. The sixth goal is Clean water and sanitation, here we discuss a project of a sustainable observatory project which acquires its own clean water, which will be discussed in section 11. The seventh goal is Affordable and clean energy, where we again mention the sustainable observatory project. The eight goal is Decent work and economic growth, where we explain the great economic impact of astrotourism. The ninth goal is Industry, innovation and infrastructure, where we focus on the facilities and top-notch technology Astronomy gives place to. The tenth goal is Reduced inequalities, where we give an example of how Astronomy can help preserve indigenous knowledge.

In the third slide we go over six more goals. The eleventh goal is Sustainable cities and communities, where we explain how observatories can be testing grounds for building sustainable cities, as is the case of the Community Development Around Timor Observatory Project. The twelfth goal is Responsible consumption and production, where we discuss that in the context of fighting against Astronomy’s large carbon footprint, there are ongoing proposals of reducing food waste in scientific conferences. The thirteenth goal is Climate action, here we go over Astronomy’s responsibility as leaders in public outreach, and how recently there have been papers discussing how to reduce this sector’s carbon footprint. The fourteenth goal is Life below water, in which we mention again the use of satellites, and how preserving marine life is of interest for astronomers in the field of Astrobiology. The fifteenth goal is Life on land, where we discuss how stargazing can help raise awareness of nighttime species and light pollution, a strong factor in insect population decline. The sixteenth goal is Peace, justice, and strong institutions. Here we give an example of a project in Cyprus where kids from two communities with no contact with each other are brought together to learn about Astronomy.

In the fourth slide we discuss the last goal: Partnership for the goals. We explain how because of the large scope, both monetary and geographic, of astronomical projects, it is a discipline were partnership between countries is often formed. After this, we have the conclusion, which is that Astronomy can be of great help in reaching most of the goals. Finally, the slide ends with the bibliography, the acknowledgements, and the contact information.