The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges the worldand humanity face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice. The Goals interconnect and in order to leave no one behind, it ís important that we achieve each Goal and target by 2030. Click on any specific Goal below to learn more about each issue.
The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world:
GOAL 1: No Poverty.
GOAL 2: Zero Hunger.
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being.
GOAL 4: Quality Education.
GOAL 5: Gender Equality.
GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
GOAL 9: Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
GOAL 10: Reduced Inequalities
GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Municipalities
GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
GOAL 13: Climate Action
GOAL 14: Life Below Water
GOAL 15: Life on Land
GOAL 16: Peace Justice and Strong Institutions
GOAL 17: Partnerships for the Goal
What is sustainable development?
– Sustainable development has been defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
– Sustainable development calls for concerted efforts towards building an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for people and planet.
– For sustainable development to be achieved, it is crucial to harmonize three core elements: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. These elements are interconnected and all are crucial for the well-being of individuals and societies.
– Eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions is an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. To this end, there must be promotion of sustainable, inclusive and equitable economic growth, creating greater opportunities for all, reducing inequalities, raising basic standards of living, fostering equitable social development and inclusion, and promoting integrated and sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems.
How will the Sustainable Development Goals be implemented?
– TheAddis Ababa Action Agenda that came out of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development provided concrete policies and actions to support the implementation of the new agenda.
– Implementation and success will rely on countries’ own sustainable development policies, plans and programs, and will be led by countries. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be a compass for aligning countries’ plans with their global commitments.
– Nationally-owned and country-led sustainable development strategies will require resource mobilization and financing strategies.
– All stakeholders: governments, civil society, the private sector, and others, are expected to contribute to the realization of the new agenda.
– A revitalized global partnership at the global level is needed to support national efforts. This is recognized in the 2030 Agenda.
– Multi-stakeholder partnerships have been recognized as an important component of strategies that seek to mobilize all stakeholders around the new agenda.
