Slow Movement: how this movement relates to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Abstract

This article aims to analyze and compare aspects of the Slow Movement that relate to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the UN. To achieve this, three strands of the Slow Movement were investigated: Slow Design, Slow Living and Cittaslow. The methodological procedures involved a literature review and comparative analysis of the practices associated with each strand with the relevant SDGs. The results indicate that the Slow Movement has a coherent approach with several SDGs, such as Sustainable Consumption and Production, Health and Well-Being, Sustainable Cities and Communities and Action Against Global Climate Change. The results indicate that adopting the Slow Movement can make a significant contribution to a more equitable, healthy and sustainable future, where valuing quality, connecting with the community and respecting the environment are central priorities in the search for a more conscious and resilient world.