The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to serve as a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future". They were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which set out a 15-year plan to achieve the goals. The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 SDGs are:
- 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
The SDGs cover the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. They are all interconnected, and in order to leave no one behind, it is important that we achieve them all by 2030. The SDGs are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich, and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. The UN Secretary-General has called for a decade of action to deliver the Goals by the target date of 2030, leaving no one behind.
