Ethnic-racial approach to the SDG: promoting a Global South perspective to the 2030 Agenda and sustainable development

Abstract

This article focuses on the Brazilian proposal of a new SDG 18 emphasizes fighting ethnic and racial inequalities as a pivotal concern to a truly just, equal and sustainable world. Using Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA) we reviewed an extensive literature and make the analysis of official documents regarding the 2030 Agenda. This research builds a theoretical framework on the SDG politics and culture trough an ethnic-racial lens, engaging the ideas and concepts of contemporary black and indigenous thinkers. It critically examines the SDG 18 as an instrument to face Governance through Global Goals limitations. From a set of interviews with key government and non-government stakeholders we address challenges, opportunities and a vision of the future on a post2030 Agenda.