The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, provides a common plan for achieving peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and in the future. At their core are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which represent an urgent call to action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that eliminating poverty and other forms of deprivation must go hand in hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and stimulate economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
The SDGs build on decades of work by countries and the United Nations, including the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals?
The Sustainable Development Goals are a plan to achieve a better, more sustainable future for all. These goals address the global challenges we face, including challenges related to poverty, inequality, climate and environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice. The goals are interconnected, and to ensure that no one is left behind, it is important to achieve each of the goals by 2030.
Goal 1 – End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Economic growth must be inclusive, creating sustainable jobs and promoting equality.
Goal 2: Total eradication of hunger
The food and agriculture sectors provide key development solutions and are pivotal to efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty.
Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Ensuring healthy lifestyles and promoting well-being for all are essential to achieving sustainable development.
Goal 4: Quality education
Access to quality education is the basis for improving people’s lives and achieving sustainable development.
Goal 5: Gender equality
Gender equality is not only an inherent human right, but also a necessity for a sustainable, prosperous and peaceful world.
Goal 6: Clean water and hygiene
Universal access to clean water is an essential component of the world we want.
Goal 7: Clean and affordable energy
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
We have to reconsider the prevailing ideas in our economy, its tools and social policies aimed at eradicating poverty.
Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Investing in infrastructure is crucial to achieving sustainable development.
Goal 10: Reduce inequalities
Reducing inequality within and between countries.
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Overcoming the challenges that cities face in ways that allow them to continue to recover and grow.
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Sustainable consumption and production patterns aim to “produce more, better, at less cost.”
Goal 13: Climate action
Finding solutions to climate change ensures that progress is not hampered by climate change and that countries’ economies remain healthy and resilient.
Goal 14: Life underwater
The world’s oceans are behind the global systems that make planet Earth habitable for humanity.
Goal 15: Life on land
Deforestation and desertification are major challenges that affect the livelihoods of millions of people. Vigorous efforts are being made in forest management and combating desertification.
Goal 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective and accountable institutions.
Goal 17: Establish partnerships to achieve the goals
Achieving sustainable development requires the formation of effective partnerships between governments, the private sector, and civil society, which are built on common goals and visions.
