SDGs

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal set of goals, targets, and indicators adopted by United Nations member states in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They superseded the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and broadened the scope to address social, economic, and environmental dimensions for all countries. The overarching aim is to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.

The 17 goals encompass 169 targets and are designed to be integrated and indivisible. They emphasize inclusive development, climate action, and sustainable consumption and production, with a focus on leaving no one behind. The framework is organized around the five broad themes often summarized as People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships. The universal nature of the SDGs means every country is expected to implement and monitor progress according to national contexts.

Implementation and governance rely on concerted action by governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations. Progress is overseen through national plans and the United Nations’ global reviews, including the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The SDG indicators are maintained in the UN Global Indicator Framework, coordinated by UN Statistical Commission partners, to provide comparable data for tracking advancement.

List of the 17 goals:

- No Poverty

- Zero Hunger

- Good Health and Well-being

- Quality Education

- Gender Equality

- Clean Water and Sanitation

- Affordable and Clean Energy

- Decent Work and Economic Growth

- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

- Reduced Inequalities

- Sustainable Cities and Communities

- Responsible Consumption and Production

- Climate Action

- Life Below Water

- Life on Land

- Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

- Partnerships for the Goals