Impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
By engaging in projects like this, we significantly align ourselves with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
established by the United Nations General Assembly. Furthermore, the values of our team are deeply committed to
promoting a sustainable system.
We carefully examine each of the SDGs to determine which ones we should focus on and how we can effectively increase
our participation.
Increasing agricultural productivity and sustainable food production are crucial for helping to alleviate hunger
risks. In light of the pandemic's effects on the agri-food sector, the United Nations states that urgent
measures are needed to ensure that food supply chains remain operational in order to mitigate the risk of
significant disruptions that could considerably affect the entire world, especially the poor and most vulnerable
populations (2017).
Our biopesticide will protect corn crops from the corn earworm, and with the appropriate treatment, it will
significantly reduce harvest losses. We contribute to this goal by improving both the quantity and quality of
production while ensuring a steady supply by avoiding setbacks related to these issues.
- 2.1: The biopesticide, based on a compound from black pepper, is safe and guarantees that
farmers can produce food sustainably and securely. This contributes to broader access to healthy and
nutritious food, especially for vulnerable communities that rely on local agriculture.
- 2.3: Agropip is designed to be an effective resource that promotes agricultural
productivity without the risks associated with chemical pesticides. This input can enhance food producers'
incomes, helping to strengthen their economy and improve their quality of life.
- 2.4: The development of Agropip aligns with the need for resilient agricultural practices.
By providing a more sustainable alternative, the biopesticide contributes to ecosystem health.
- 3.4: Exposure to pesticides can increase the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases,
such as neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. By choosing Agropip and eliminating constant contact with
chemical substances, we can help prevent health problems in farmers and nearby communities where these
pesticides were applied. This contributes to the reduction of premature mortality associated with these
risks.
- 3.9: As a biopesticide based on a natural compound, Agropip reduces exposure to hazardous
chemicals, thereby helping to decrease the diseases and deaths associated with pesticide toxicity.
Global consumption and production—driving forces of the world economy—depend on the use of natural environments
and resources in ways that continue to have destructive effects on the planet. The economic and social progress
achieved over the last century has come with environmental degradation that threatens the very systems upon
which our future development (and indeed, our survival) relies, as stated by the United Nations (2017).
Our proposal directly engages in production by implementing a sustainable process through an environmentally
friendly substance, which helps reduce soil, water, and air pollution while promoting resource preservation.
- 12.2: We promote the sustainable management of resources by reducing reliance on chemical
pesticides, which will lead to less soil degradation and more efficient resource use in agriculture,
essential for ensuring long-term food production.
- 12.4: The development of a safe and effective biopesticide like Agropip helps minimize the
release of hazardous chemicals into the environment, serving as a viable alternative. This is crucial for
protecting human health and preserving ecosystems.
- 12.5: Our proposal helps prevent and reduce crop losses caused by pests, which in turn
decreases food waste.
- 13.2: We can align perfectly with agricultural policies that promote measures related to
climate change.
- 13.3: With a comprehensive approach, our project aims to provide follow-up through
workshops and training sessions that serve as educational bridges to raise awareness among farmers about the
importance of adopting better sustainable practices and the positive impact these have on mitigating climate
change.
Nature is vital for our survival: it provides us with oxygen, regulates our weather systems, pollinates our
crops, and produces our food, feed, and fibers. However, it is under increasing pressure (United Nations, 2017).
- 15.2: Although the project focuses on agriculture, it promotes farming practices that can
prevent deforestation related to agricultural expansion.
- 15.5: By not using aggressive chemicals that degrade natural habitats, we promote the
protection of crop biodiversity, contributing to the health of agricultural ecosystems and the surrounding
biological diversity.
- 15.6: The development of an accessible and safe biopesticide can benefit local farming
communities by ensuring they receive equitable advantages from genetic resources (leading to greater utility
in their corn harvest). Additionally, through our comprehensive model, we promote knowledge and practices
that respect biodiversity.
References
United Nations. (2017). "The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development." Retrieved from UN Sustainable Development: