The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we 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.

Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal 1: No Poverty

Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.

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Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.

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Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.

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Goal 4: Quality Education

Goal 4: Quality Education

Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development.

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Goal 5: Gender Equality

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

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Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in.

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Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity.

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Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs.

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Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Investments in infrastructure are crucial to achieving sustainable development.

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Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.

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Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

There needs to be a future in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.

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Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption

Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption

Responsible Production and Consumption

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Goal 13: Climate Action

Goal 13: Climate Action

Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.

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Goal 14: Life Below Water

Goal 14: Life Below Water

Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.

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Goal 15: Life On Land

Goal 15: Life On Land

Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss

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Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.

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Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

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