On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Links to an external site.)of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Links to an external site.) — adopted by world leaders in September 2015 at an historic UN Summit (Links to an external site.)— officially came into force. Over the next fifteen years, with these new Goals that universally apply to all, countries will mobilize efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind.The SDGs, also known as Global Goals, build on the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) (Links to an external site.) and aim to go further to end all forms of poverty. The new Goals are unique in that they call for action by all countries, poor, rich and middle-income to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and addresses a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.While the SDGs are not legally binding, governments are expected to take ownership and establish national frameworks for the achievement of the 17 Goals. Countries have the primary responsibility for follow-up and review of the progress made in implementing the Goals, which will require quality, accessible and timely data collection. Regional follow-up and review will be based on national-level analyses and contribute to follow-up and review at the global level.-United Nations, Sustainable Development Goals 2018Here you will visit the site http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ (Links to an external site.) (also found in Module 1) and choose a sustainable development goal (SDG) of your choice (you will use this SAME SDG for all Blog entries, each Blog will feature a different country within the United Nations! For your first post, you will introduce the SDG you will cover throughout the semester AND cover your first country. After the first Blog, you will not need to introduce your SDG and will cover a new country each entry. Each entry, the student will provide background information from a country within the UN on how it is addressing the goal they chose by answering the questions presented in the Blog Layout. Upload the URL to receive credit for your Blog. Please respond to 2 peer's blogs for full assignment credit. RubricBlog RubricBlog RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent8 to >6.0 ptsExemplaryPostings provide comprehensive insight, understanding, and reflective thought about the topic by presenting a focused and cohesive viewpoint that is substantiated by effective supporting examples or links to relevant, up-to-date websites or documents that enhance the information presented.6 to >3.0 ptsProficientPostings provide moderate insight, understanding and reflective thought about the topic.3 to >0.0 ptsLimitedPostings provide minimal insight, understanding and reflective thought about the topic.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryPostings show no evidence of insight, understanding or reflective thought about the topic. Postings present no specific viewpoint and no supporting examples or links to websites or documents are provided, or the links selected are of poor quality and do not add any value to the information presented.8 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreativity5 to >4.0 ptsExemplarySelects and inserts high quality graphics and multimedia when appropriate to enhance the content’s visual appeal and increase readability.4 to >2.0 ptsProficientSelects and inserts graphics and multimedia that are mostly high quality and enhance and clarify the content.2 to >0.0 ptsLimitedSelects and inserts many low-quality graphics and multimedia which do not enhance the content.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryDoes not insert any graphics, or uses only low-quality graphics and multimedia, which do not enhance the content.5 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations3 ptsExemplaryAll images, media and text created by others display appropriate copyright permissions and accurate citations.2 ptsProficientMost images, media or text created by others display appropriate copyright permissions and accurate, properly formatted citations.1 ptsLimitedSome of the images, media or text created by others does not display appropriate copyright permissions and does not include accurate, properly formatted citations.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryNo images, media or text created by others display appropriate copyright permissions and do not include accurate, properly formatted citations.3 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Writing4 to >3.0 ptsExemplaryWritten responses are free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates communication.3 to >2.0 ptsProficientWritten responses are largely free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing generally facilitates communication.2 to >0.0 ptsLimitedWritten responses include some grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors that distract the reader.0 ptsUnsatisfactoryWritten responses contain numerous grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing does not facilitate effective communication.4 ptsTotal Points: 20PreviousNext

DQ 1 Compare two organizational readiness tools. Identify the tool you selected and explain why it is most appropriate for assessing your organization. DQ 2: Do you foresee any issues with the proposed implementation of your project? Identify a strategy to help create or sustain a higher level of readiness to change with your organization and discuss how current research or literature will be used to ensure that change is based on current evidence.