The U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) track over 230 indicators for sustainability but fail to address older adults, despite this demographic being one of the fastest-growing worldwide. In a class led by experts from Columbia and Yale, the need for a dedicated Aging Planet Index (API) was underscored. This new index aims to reflect the actual desires of older adults, contrasting with existing indices that focus more on policymakers' perspectives, especially in the context of developing nations grappling with aging populations and chronic health issues.
The U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals lack specific indicators for older adults, despite their increasing global presence and the unique challenges they face.
Aging societies are becoming a global challenge as the fastest-growing demographic, particularly in developing countries, necessitating specific attention in sustainability indicators.
The Aging Planet Index proposes to reflect the desires and needs of older adults, as existing indexes often represent policymakers rather than the older demographic itself.
The pressure on developing countries to manage the aging population amid rapid growth poses unprecedented challenges, urging a reevaluation of the SDGs' focus.
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