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 all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. 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 are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice. The goals 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 to action for all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership.