17 goals to transform our world

The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals  are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.

They recognise that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.

The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.  The 17 Goals are all interconnected, and in order to leave no one behind, it is important that we achieve them all by 2030

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The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are:

Goal 1:  No Poverty
Donate what you don’t use. More than 700 million people still live in extreme poverty.

Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Waste less food and support local farmers. A third of the world’s food is wasted, yet 821 people are undernourished.

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Vaccinations resulted in an 80% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2017.

Goal 4: Quality Education
Help educate the children in your community. 617 million children and adolescents lack minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics.

Goal 5: Gender Equality
Empower women and girls and ensure their equal rights. 1 in 3 women has experienced physical and/or sexual violence.

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Avoid wasting water. Water scarcity affects more than 40% of the world’s population.

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Use only energy efficient appliances and bulbs. Three billion people still lack clean cooking fuels and technologies.

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
One-fifth of young people are not in education, employment or training.

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Fund projects that provide basic infrastructure. Roads, water, sanitation and electricity remain scarce in many developing countries.

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Support the marginalised and disadvantaged. The poorest 40% of the population earn less than 25% of global income.

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Bike, walk or use public transportation. 9 out 10 urban residents breathe polluted air.

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Recycle paper, plastic, glass and aluminium. By 2050, the equivalent of almost three planets could be required to sustain current lifestyles.

Goal 13: Climate Action
Act now to stop global warming. Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) have increased by almost 50% since 1990.

Goal 14: Life Below Water
Avoid plastic bags to keep the oceans cleans. Over 3 billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods.

Goal 15: Life on Land
Plant a tree and help protect the environment. Forests are home to more than 80% of all terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects.

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Stand up for human rights. In 2018, the number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict exceeded 70 million.

Goal 17: Partnerships
Lobby your government to boost development financing. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals could open up $12 trillion of market opportunities and create 380 million new jobs by 2030.

For more information got to Sustainable Development Goals

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