What is the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, also known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is a set of 17 global goals adopted by the UN in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and
prosperity by 2030.

The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The 17 goals are:

  1. No Poverty
  2. Zero Hunger
  3. Good Health and Well-being
  4. Quality Education
  5. Gender Equality
  6. Clean Water and Sanitation
  7. Affordable and Clean Energy
  8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
  9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  10. Reduced Inequalities
  11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
  12. Responsible Consumption and Production
  13. Climate Action
  14. Life Below Water
  15. Life On Land
  16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  17. Partnerships for the Goals