The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched with the ambition to eradicate poverty, address climate change, and build a more equitable world by 2030. But as we approach the deadline, critical questions arise: Are we truly on track? Have the SDGs led to meaningful progress, or have they become another bureaucratic framework with little real-world impact? More importantly—what comes next?

In this eye-opening episode of The Sustainable Talk Show, Dr. Andrés Morales leads an unfiltered discussion on the effectiveness of the SDGs, their limitations, and the urgent need for new strategies in global sustainability.

Joining the conversation are two leading sustainability experts:
🌍 Tanja Wohlrab – Sustainability strategist and international development expert at Totelly, focused on holistic sustainability approaches.
🌏 Rui Alexandre Castanho – Academic in sustainable development and cross-border cooperation (IGI Global), bringing a policy and research-driven perspective.

Key Topics Explored:

✅ Are the SDGs Just a Bureaucratic Exercise? – Why global sustainability efforts must go beyond paperwork and political meetings to real action.
✅ Inner Development Goals (IDGs): – How self-awareness, personal transformation, and mindset shifts are essential to achieving true sustainability.
✅ Government vs. Grassroots Action: – Why local communities often lead the way in sustainable change while large institutions struggle with implementation.
✅ Economic Growth vs. Environmental Responsibility: – Is it possible to balance profit, development, and planetary health?
✅ What Happens After 2030? – If the SDGs are not met, should they be reformed, replaced, or abandoned altogether?

Tanja and Rui challenge mainstream sustainability narratives, advocating for solutions that move beyond political rhetoric and corporate greenwashing. The discussion touches on why sustainability must be more than just climate action—it’s about economic justice, social well-being, and long-term systemic change.

📌 Do you think the SDGs are working, or do we need a brand-new approach? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Guest:

Tanja Wohlrab

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjawohlrabryan/

Company: https://www.totel.ly/

Rui Alexandre Castanho 

Pact Ambassador For Portugal: https://climate-pact.europa.eu/rui-alexandre-castanho_en

Host: 

Andrés Morales:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drandresmoralespachon

Minca Ventures: https://mincaventures.com

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