Sustainable Development Goals

What are the Sustainable Development Goals?

The sustainable development goals were a series of goals created to in 2015 to help end global issues and make the world more sustainable. To be a global issue the problem has to persist for a long time, occur across many countries, affect a lot of people, causes other issues, and connects with other global issues. These goals were created by the UN, or United Nations, and are set in place globally. There are 17 goals, and they are all focused on making the world a better place - or more sustainable - by 2030.

The United Nations

The United Nations is an organized group of 193 member nations that was founded in 1945. Its leader is called a secretary general, and is currently António Guterres from Portugal. While the UN's headquarters is currently in Manhattan, they are planning to relocate to Jerusalem. The UN maintains international peace and security, keeps friendly relationships between countries, enhance progress toward social activity, better living standards and human rights.

The SDGs

The sustainable development goals in order are:

SDG 1 - No Poverty

SDG 2 - Zero Hunger

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 4 - Quality Education

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG 13 - Climate Action

SDG 14 - Life on Land

SDG 15 - Life Below Water

SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institution

SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals

If all these goals are achieved as a whole by 2030, then the world could be a much fairer, cleaner, and better place to live in.

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