Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The UN's Sustainable Development Goals are a shared blueprint for peace, prosperity, and planet. At Naomh Breandan Credit Union, we believe these goals start at a local level.
About the Sustainable Development Goals
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The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is responsible for the whole of Government approach to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The National Implementation Plan 2022 – 2024 sets out the overarching national governance framework for the SDG’s. The simple actions outlined here can help us all stay on the road to a prosperous planet. The 17 SDG Goals matter to us all because we are all responsible for being part of the change. Our actions today affect our children tomorrow and everyone deserves a fair and equal chance in life.
Sustainable Development Goals in our Community
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We work actively to localise the SDGs - adapting global goals to fit our community’s unique context. SDG is a community led initiative initiated by the credit union to bring people together through local partnerships and educational initiatives, we’re encouraging people of all ages to engage with sustainability and take meaningful action. Below you can find some of the local projects and information about all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and how you can make an impact on the community.
SDG Treasure Hunt
A Sustainable Development Goals Treasure Hunt was organised by local Transition Year students in May 2025, this fun and educational event brought families together to explore the goals in the community. The incredible team of students planned it from scratch and a student-led podcast was also aired on local radio. The team were one of the finalists in the Galway Divisional Gardai's Annual Garda Youth Awards.
SDG Wooden Boxes
Crafted by the Loughrea Men’s Shed and are placed in relevant locations, these wooden boxes are all about highlighting goals. For example, SDG No. 14 ‘Life Below Water’ is placed by the lake and SDG No. 4 ‘Quality Education’ is by a local school. Each of the 17 boxes are place in relevant locations in our town.
Gaelscoil Riabhach SDG Displays
Many of the local schools are actively involved in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals. Gaelscoil Riabhach in Loughrea have added large banners that were donated by the credit union featuring each goal on the walls and fencing around the school grounds.
Mini SDG Cubes on Tour
Smaller Sustainable Development Goal boxes that were donated by the credit union have travelled around the community, from the library to local schools and the Credit Union itself to raise awareness and educate people in the community about ways to make a sustainable impact.
Sustainable Development Goals Debate
Students from Gaelscoil Riabhach, Baile Locha Riach debating the Sustainable Development Goals in a debating competition. Jackie Conerney, representing Naomh Breandáin Credit Union with the Principal and teachers.
Learn More About the SDGs
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Our community is playing a vital role in shaping a more sustainable tomorrow - one project, one conversation, and one action at a time. Discover all of the 17 SDGs below:
