{"id":9309,"date":"2015-09-03T12:32:25","date_gmt":"2015-09-03T02:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.socialpolicyconnections.com.au\/?p=9309"},"modified":"2015-09-03T16:37:25","modified_gmt":"2015-09-03T06:37:25","slug":"spc-news-september-2015-transforming-our-world-the-sustainable-development-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialpolicyconnections.com.au\/?p=9309","title":{"rendered":"SPC News September 2015. Transforming our world: the Sustainable Development Goals."},"content":{"rendered":"

Follow the links to full versions of these articles.<\/h3>\n

Download a .pdf of this newsletter<\/a>.<\/h3>\n
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Sustainable Development Goals, Alan Parkinson, flickr cc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Transforming our world: the Sustainable Development Goals<\/a><\/h1>\n

In late September, nearly 200 countries will sign the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to continue the work of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Bruce Duncan<\/strong> summarises what has been achieved by the MDGs, and what still needs to be done. The new SDGs are developed and extensive, continuing the eradication of hunger and poverty, but with increased\u00a0emphasis on sustaining the environment and ensuring increased\u00a0equity.<\/p>\n

For ideas on implementing Pope Francis’s views on protecting our environment, see\u00a0Sufficient for the day: towards a sustainable culture<\/em> by our local expert, Geoff Lacey. This book is available at our special SPC price of $15, plus $5 postage.<\/p>\n

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And they reminisce over better days …, Alex Proimos, flickr cc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A super time for all?<\/a><\/h1>\n

Melbourne tax lawyer Tony French <\/strong>points out the major problems with our current superannuation and pension schemes, particularly from the point of view of social and inter-generational equity. He writes that superannuation was not meant to be a means to transfer wealth to one\u2019s offspring, but to ensure a reasonable standard of living after being in the paid workforce. He suggests how we can improve superannuation and other retirement measures.<\/p>\n

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Afghanistan: UNICEF Girls\u2019 Education, PROUnited Nations, flickr cc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Did Pope Francis fudge the population issue?<\/a><\/h1>\n

The Pope has been criticised for not addressing the issue of rapid population growth. Bruce Duncan<\/strong> considers why the Pope is reticent on this for the moment when he is clearly aware how important this is, as\u00a0climate change threatens to damage food production. Moreover, new UN reports indicate that population will likely grow much higher than anticipated a few years ago. He sketches Catholic teaching that if the common good requires it, couples would have a responsibility to raise smaller families.<\/p>\n

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\"stretton<\/a>A tribute to Hugh Stretton<\/a><\/h1>\n

Hugh Stretton was one of the great social scientists in Australia, with his insightful scholarship arguing for the necessity of moral values in the political and social sciences. His colleague, Lionel Orchard,<\/strong> traces the influence of Stretton in his many publications on politics, housing, economics, and the environment.<\/p>\n

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Dorothy Day 1973 (Bob Fitch photo), Jim Forest, flickr cc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Living without weapons<\/a><\/h1>\n

The just-war tradition has long been part of the Christian story, but rejection of violence stems from the Gospel times. Redemptorist theologian, Brian Johnstone,<\/strong> traces Christian peace movements through the Middle Ages and into the modern period, from the Waldensians in the 12th<\/sup>\u00a0Century to modern peace activists like Dorothy Day and Franz J\u00e4gerst\u00e4tter who was executed by the Nazis for refusing military service.<\/p>\n

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\"joseph<\/a>Lecture series<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Emeritus Professor
\nJoseph Camilleri OAM<\/span><\/h1>\n

A world in ferment, risks &\u00a0opportunities<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tuesdays September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2015\u00a0<\/strong>6-8pm
\nS<\/strong>t Michael’s Hall 120 Collins Street Melbourne<\/strong><\/h3>\n

$15 per lecture, $50 for the series. Book here<\/a>.\u00a0Program and all details here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Conference<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Pope Francis & prophetic voices: reshaping the public sphere<\/a><\/h1>\n

Thursday 17 &\u00a0Friday 18 September 2015
\nSt Michael\u2019s Uniting Church
\n120 Collins Street Melbourne<\/h3>\n

Youth forum<\/strong> Wednesday 16 September 9am-5pm
\nPublic forum<\/strong> Thursday 17 September\u00a07:30-10pm<\/p>\n

$125 for the Thursday and Friday conference plus\u00a0the forum on Thursday evening.
\nDetails here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Speakers include\u00a0Fr Frank Brennan sj AO,\u00a0Dr Rachael Kohn,\u00a0Professor Patrick Dodson,\u00a0Fr Jerry Rosario\u00a0 sj (India),\u00a0Dr Jenny Te Paa Daniel (New Zealand).<\/p>\n

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\"jenny<\/a>Conference<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Ecological aspects of war:
\nreligious perspectives from A<\/a>ustralia<\/a><\/h1>\n

Monday 28\u00a0September 2015 8:45am-5:30pm
\nTrinity College Theological School
\nTrinity College Royal Parade Parkville<\/h3>\n

Planet Earth as a Victim of War<\/strong><\/em>, keynote by Dr Jenny Grounds,\u00a0vice-president of the Medical Association for Prevention of War.\u00a0Papers are in two streams:\u00a0Engagement with sacred texts, and\u00a0Religious and theological perspectives.<\/p>\n

Registration $40 full fee,\u00a0$30 concession.
\nSkype $15 (URL and password provided later)<\/p>\n

Register<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>before\u00a0Friday 11 September<\/p>\n

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Launch of The Intervention: an Anthology<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Thursday 24 September 11:30am-1pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arena Publications\u00a02 Kerr St Fitzroy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speakers <\/strong>Alastair Nicholson AO RFD QC, together with two of the writers, Nicole Watson (of the Birri-Gubba People), and Arnold Zable, who will launch the book.<\/p>\n

RSVP by 18 September Pia info@concernedaustralians.com.au<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a00419 541 733.<\/p>\n

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Books available at SPC<\/h1>\n

Social Justice & the Churches: Challenges & Responsibilities <\/em><\/strong>Edited by John D\u2019Arcy May $25 + $5 postage and handling.
\nA World United or a World Exploited? Christian Perspectives on Globalisation\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Edited by Peter Price $20+$5 postage & handling.
\nSocial Justice: Fuller Life in a Fairer World<\/em><\/strong> Bruce Duncan $25+$5 postage & handling.
\nSufficient for the Day: Towards a Sustainable Culture <\/em><\/strong>Geoff Lacey $15+$5 postage & handling.
\nYoung People, Faith, & Social Justice<\/em><\/strong> Joan Daw $20+$5 postage & handling.
\nTowards a Better World<\/em><\/strong> Arthur Gibbs $10+$5 postage & handling.<\/p>\n

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