sustainable development and its goals
Sustainable development and its goals are a plan to achieve everything from a better and more sustainable future and life for all. These goals address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice. In addition to the interdependence of the goals, and to make sure that no one is left behind, it is important to achieve each of the goals by 2030. Click on any specific goal below to learn more about each challenge and problem.
Sustainable development within our framework for recovery:
COVID-19 is spreading human suffering, destabilizing the global economy and upending the lives of billions of people around the world. The pandemic is an unprecedented wake-up call that exposes the depth of inequality and pinpoints the imbalances that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change are addressing.
To capitalize on this moment of crisis, in which the usual politics and social norms have been disrupted, bold steps can be taken to get the world back on track towards the Sustainable Development Goals. This is the time for change, for deep systemic shifts towards a more sustainable economy that works for people and the planet.
Read about the need for the SDGs to drive a recovery that leads to greener and more inclusive economies and stronger, more resilient societies.
Sustainable Development Goals:
Goal 1: End Poverty: Economic growth must be inclusive, providing sustainable jobs and promoting equality.
Goal 2: Zero Hunger: Food and agriculture provide key solutions for development, and they are central sectors in efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty.
Goal 3: Good health and well-being: Ensuring healthy lifestyles and promoting well-being for all are essential to achieving sustainable development.
Goal 4: Quality Education: Access to quality education is the basis for improving people's lives and achieving sustainable development.
Goal 5: Gender Equality: Gender equality is not only an inherent human right, but also a necessity for a sustainable, prosperous and peaceful world.
Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation: Universal access to clean water is an essential component of the world we want.
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy: Energy is central to both challenges and opportunities.
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth: We need to reconsider the prevailing ideas in our economy, its tools and social policies aimed at eradicating poverty
Goal 9: Industry: Innovation and Infrastructure Investing in infrastructure is critical to achieving sustainable development.
Goal 10: Reduce inequalities: reduce inequality within and between countries.
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Overcome the challenges that cities face in ways that allow them to continue to thrive and grow.
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: Sustainable consumption and production patterns aim to “produce more and better for less.”
Goal 13: Climate Action: Finding solutions to climate change ensures that progress is not hampered by climate action, and that countries' economies are healthy and resilient.
Goal 14: Life Under Water: The world's oceans are behind the global systems that make the Earth habitable for humanity.
Goal 15: Life on land: Deforestation and desertification are two major challenges affecting the livelihoods of millions of people. It is actively involved in managing forests and combating desertification.
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective and accountable institutions.
Goal 17: Establishing partnerships to achieve the goals: Achieving sustainable development requires the formation of effective partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society based on common goals and visions.