What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
In 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States as a universal call to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030.
The 17 SDGs are interconnected, recognizing that progress in one area will impact outcomes in others, and that development must balance social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Through the pledge to Leave No One Behind, countries have committed to accelerating progress for those who are farthest behind. The SDGs aim to achieve several life-changing “zeros,” including zero poverty, hunger, AIDS, and discrimination against women and girls.
To achieve these ambitious targets, everyone’s involvement is required. The SDGs will necessitate creativity, expertise, technology, and financial resources from all sectors to be achieved in every context.