Sustainable development goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity by 2030.
There are 17 SDGs, which are part of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
SDG 1 aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.
SDG 2 focuses on ending hunger, achieving food security, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
SDG 3 ensures healthy lives and promotes well-being for all at all ages.
SDG 4 emphasizes inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities.
SDG 5 aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
SDG 6 ensures the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
SDG 7 focuses on access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
SDG 8 promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth and decent work for all.
SDG 9 is about building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation.
SDG 10 aims to reduce inequality within and among countries.
SDG 11 focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
SDG 12 emphasizes sustainable consumption and production patterns.
SDG 13 urges urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
SDG 14 aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
SDG 15 is about protecting, restoring, and promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, managing forests sustainably, combating desertification, and halting biodiversity loss.
SDG 16 promotes peaceful and inclusive societies, provides access to justice, and builds effective, accountable institutions.
SDG 17 strengthens the means of implementation and revitalizes the global partnership for sustainable development.
The SDGs are interconnected and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social, and environmental.
The SDGs replaced the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which ended in 2015.
Indicators and targets have been set for each SDG to measure progress.
Implementation of SDGs requires collaboration among governments, private sector, civil society, and individuals.
Funding and investments are critical to achieve the SDGs globally.
The principle of "Leave No One Behind" underpins the SDG agenda.
SDGs encourage sustainable practices in areas like energy usage, waste management, and urban planning.
Achieving the SDGs is crucial for addressing global challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change.
SDGs emphasize the need for renewable energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
The success of SDGs depends on robust data collection and monitoring mechanisms.
SDG partnerships encourage cross-border collaborations to address global issues.
Education and awareness campaigns are essential to promote SDG implementation at grassroots levels.
SDG 13 specifically focuses on increasing resilience to climate-related disasters.
Many countries have integrated SDGs into their national policies and action plans.
The private sector plays a significant role in achieving SDGs through sustainable business practices.
SDG progress is reviewed annually through the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development.
Technology and innovation are critical for achieving SDG targets efficiently.
The SDGs encourage actions to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems, vital for sustaining life on Earth.
Water conservation under SDG 6 includes reducing water pollution and increasing water-use efficiency.
Addressing gender disparities and empowering women is key to sustainable development.
SDGs emphasize strengthening local capacities to combat poverty and promote community development.
Regular reporting and accountability mechanisms ensure SDG progress remains on track.