United Nations: 17 Sustainable Development Goals

In September 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goals build on the vital principle of “leaving no one behind”, and emphasizes a holistic approach to achieving sustainable development for all.

GOAL 1: No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere (eradicate extreme poverty currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day.)

GOAL 2: Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

GOAL 4: Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

GOAL 5: Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
Reduce inequality within and among countries

GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

GOAL 13: Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

GOAL 14: Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

GOAL 15: Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Strengthen the means of implementation and revit