The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Adopted by all UN Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the 17 SDGs provide a shared blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future.
No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition.
Good Health and Well-being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all.
Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable education and promote lifelong learning.
Gender Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Clean Water and Sanitation: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation.
Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure access to sustainable and modern energy for all.
Decent Work and Economic Growth: Promote sustained economic growth and productive employment.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Build resilient infrastructure and promote innovation.
Reduced Inequality: Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Sustainable Cities and Communities: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Responsible Consumption and Production: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Life Below Water: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans and marine resources.
Life on Land: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies and build strong institutions.
Partnerships for the Goals: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize global partnerships.
These goals are interconnected progress in one often supports progress in others. Countries, organizations, and individuals are all encouraged to contribute to achieving these goals through policy, investment, innovation, and behavior change.