Sustainable Development Goals
RRA Koroška doo understands social responsibility and sustainable development as part of its daily operations. As a regional development agency, we contribute to the development of the Koroške region, the quality of life of its residents, a sustainable economy and responsible environmental management through our projects, stakeholder engagement and support to local communities.
The Sustainable Development Goals help us to connect our work, projects and internal actions with a broader responsibility towards people, communities, the economy and the environment. As a regional development agency, we want to contribute to a sustainable, inclusive and resilient future for the Koroške region.
What is sustainable development?
Sustainable development means development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
It's about a balance between three important areas:
- economic development,
- social inclusion and quality of life,
- environmental protection and responsible use of natural resources.
Sustainable development therefore means not only caring for the environment, but also a responsible attitude towards people, communities, the economy and space.
What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
The Sustainable Development Goals are part of the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the United Nations member states in 2015. Together, they comprise 17 goals that address the key development challenges of today: reducing poverty and inequality, decent work, quality education, health, sustainable communities, responsible use of resources, climate action, nature protection, and partnerships.
For RRA Koroška, these goals are important because they allow for clearer monitoring of how our work contributes to the sustainable, inclusive and resilient development of the region.
More about all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, their sub-goals and indicators is available on the official United Nations website: Sustainable Development Goals – United Nations .
How do we implement the Sustainable Development Goals in practice?
We are implementing sustainable development goals at two levels.
Within the organization, we associate them with responsibility towards employees, a healthy and safe working environment, an inclusive organizational culture, ethical management, transparent communication, and responsible use of resources.
In the region, we are implementing them through development projects, support for municipalities, entrepreneurship, sustainable tourism, rural development, sustainable mobility, spatial planning, nature protection, and cooperation with various stakeholders.
17 Sustainable Development Goals
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Achieving the goal through projects:
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Achieving the goal through projects:
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
The health and well-being of employees are important foundations of quality work. RRA Koroška promotes a healthy, safe and stimulating working environment, health promotion in the workplace, psychological safety, a good organizational climate and a balance between professional and private life.
Achieving the goal through projects:
- General development tasks
- LAG Kozjak – Pohorje
- Regional spatial plan
- Regional Mobility Center Koroška
- Koroška animal shelter
- Pohorje Regional Park
- Drava Cycling Trail
- Drinking water supply - Drava 4
- Promotion of the tourist destination Koroška
- Štrekna Cycling Trail
- Nature Friendly Rowing
- Green Tour
- Partnership for Pohorje
- Alpine Convention
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Knowledge is one of the key values of RRA Koroška. We pursue this goal by developing the competences of our employees and through education, entrepreneurship training, professional events, knowledge transfer and cooperation with educational institutions.
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
RRA Koroška strives for the equal treatment of employees, an inclusive organizational culture, respectful communication and the prevention of discrimination. We also pay special attention to reconciling professional and private life.
Achieving the goal through projects:
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Achieving the goal through projects:
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Achieving the goal through projects:
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Within the organization, we pursue this goal through our responsibility towards employees, the development of knowledge and quality working conditions.
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
RRA Koroška supports development infrastructure, innovation, technological development, the entrepreneurial support environment and projects that contribute to greater resilience and competitiveness of the Koroška region.
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Achieving the goal through projects:
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Achieving the goal through projects:
- General development tasks
- LAG Kozjak – Pohorje
- Regional spatial plan
- Regional Mobility Center Koroška
- KaraMon
- Trans-Borders plus
- Connect2tourism
- Drava Cycling Trail
- Promotion of the tourist destination Koroška
- Štrekna Cycling Trail
- Nature Friendly Rowing
- Green Tour
- Partnership for Pohorje
- Alpine Convention
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
In our internal operations, we strive for the rational use of energy, water, paper and other resources, less unnecessary printing, the digitalization of processes, waste separation and the responsible handling of material resources.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Climate change also affects the development of regions. RRA Koroška contributes to this goal by integrating sustainability and climate aspects into development projects, promoting sustainable mobility, reducing its environmental footprint and supporting green solutions.
Achieving the goal through projects:
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Achieving the goal through projects:
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
The Koroška region has a rich natural heritage, which makes a responsible attitude towards space, nature, landscape and ecosystems an important part of sustainable development. RRA Koroška contributes to this through nature conservation, spatial planning, tourism and development projects.
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Transparent, ethical and responsible management is an important part of corporate social responsibility. RRA Koroška strives for professional, lawful, transparent and trustworthy operation and responsible communication with employees, partners, founders and the general public.
Achieving the goal through projects:
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
Partnerships are the foundation of RRA Koroška's work. Regional development can only be achieved by connecting municipalities, companies, public institutions, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, the state, European partners and the residents of the region. Cooperation, networking and joint planning are therefore among the most important paths to sustainable development outcomes.
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