The Sustainable Development Goals

 

Sustainable development goals 

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member .States

 in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health ' and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

  

 

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. 

The 17 SDGs are integrated—that is, they recognize that action in one area will affect outcomes in others, and that development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability. 

Through the pledge to Leave No One Behind, countries have committed to fast-track progress for those furthest behind first. That is why the SDGs are designed to bring the world to several life-changing ‘zeros’, including zero poverty, hunger, AIDS and discrimination against women and girls.

  

 The UN 17 sustainable Development Goals

  

  

Goal 1. No Poverty

 aims to eradicate and end poverty everywhere. To end poverty, everyone should have basic healthcare, security and education. 

 

Goal 2.  Zero hunger

Globally, one in nine people are undernourished. This goal aims to end hunger. 

Goal 3.  Good health

 Ensuring people live healthy lives can cut child mortality and raise life expectancy. 

Goal 4. Education

The UN wants everyone to have access to inclusive, equitable quality education. 

Goal 5. Gender equality

Gender equality is a human right, and is vital for a peaceful, prosperous world. 

Goal 6. Clean water

Clean water protects people from disease, yet three in 10 people lack access to it.

 

Goal 7. Clean energy

Targets for 2030 include using more renewable, affordable energy.

 

Goal 8. Economic growth

The aim is for sustainable economic growth and decent employment for all. 

Goal 9. Industry and infrastructure

This involves building resilient infrastructure and fostering innovation. 

Goal 10. No inequality

The poorest 40 per cent of the population should be able to grow their income faster than average.

 

Goal 11. Sustainability

 The UN wants to increase affordable housing and make settlements inclusive, safe and sustainable. 

Goal 12. Responsible consumption 

This goal aims to foster eco-friendly production, reduce waste and boost recycling.

Goal 13. Climate action

Urgent action is needed, by regulating emissions and promoting renewable energy. 

Goal 14. Life underwater

The aim is to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources. 

Goal 15. Life on land

To stop degradation, we must preserve forest, desert and mountain ecosystems.

 

Goal 16. Peace and justice

The aim is inclusive societies with strong institutions that provide justice for all.

Goal 17. Partnership 

If all countries are to achieve the goals, international cooperation is vital.

  

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