The Sustainable Development Goals: Transforming Our
World
September 12, 2024
Introduction to Sustainable
Development Goals
(SDGs)
● The SDGs are a universal call to action to
end poverty, protect the planet, and
ensure peace and prosperity.
● Adopted by all United Nations Member
States in 2015.
● Aimed to be achieved by 2030.
Goal 1: No Poverty
● End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
● Ensure social protection for the poor and
vulnerable.
● Increase access to basic services and
support for those in need.
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
● End hunger, achieve food security, and improved nutrition.
● Promote sustainable agriculture.
● Ensure access to sufficient and nutritious food for all.
Goal 3: Good Health and
Well-being
● Ensure healthy lives and promote
well-being for all at all ages.
● Reduce maternal mortality and end
epidemics.
● Ensure universal health coverage and
access to quality health services.
Goal 4: Quality
Education
● Ensure inclusive and equitable quality
education.
● Promote lifelong learning opportunities for
all.
● Improve access to education and learning
outcomes.
Goal 5: Gender Equality
● Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
● Eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence against women.
● Ensure equal opportunities in leadership and decision-making.
Goal 6: Clean Water and
Sanitation
● Ensure availability and sustainable
management of water and sanitation for
all.
● Improve water quality and reduce
pollution.
● Increase water-use efficiency and ensure
sustainable withdrawals.
Goal 7: Affordable and
Clean Energy
● Ensure access to affordable, reliable,
sustainable, and modern energy for all.
● Increase the share of renewable energy in
the global energy mix.
● Improve energy efficiency.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
● Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.
● Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all.
● Protect labor rights and promote safe working environments.
Goal 9: Industry,
Innovation, and
Infrastructure
● Build resilient infrastructure, promote
inclusive and sustainable industrialization.
● Foster innovation.
● Enhance scientific research and upgrade
technological capabilities.
Goal 10: Reduced
Inequalities
● Reduce inequality within and among
countries.
● Ensure equal opportunities and reduce
income inequalities.
● Promote social, economic, and political
inclusion.
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
● Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and
sustainable.
● Ensure access to adequate, safe, and affordable housing.
● Improve urban planning and management.
Goal 12: Responsible
Consumption and
Production
● Ensure sustainable consumption and
production patterns.
● Reduce waste generation through
prevention, reduction, recycling, and
reuse.
● Promote sustainable practices in
businesses and industries.
Goal 13: Climate
Action
● Take urgent action to combat climate
change and its impacts.
● Strengthen resilience and adaptive
capacity to climate-related hazards.
● Integrate climate change measures into
national policies and planning.
Goal 14: Life Below Water
● Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine
resources.
● Reduce marine pollution and protect marine ecosystems.
● Promote sustainable fishing practices.
Goal 15: Life on Land
● Protect, restore, and promote sustainable
use of terrestrial ecosystems.
● Combat desertification and halt
biodiversity loss.
● Ensure the conservation of forests and
other natural habitats.
Goal 16: Peace, Justice,
and Strong Institutions
● Promote peaceful and inclusive societies.
● Provide access to justice for all.
● Build effective, accountable, and inclusive
institutions.
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
● Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global
partnership for sustainable development.
● Enhance international cooperation and support.
● Promote partnerships between governments, the private sector,
and civil society.
Why the SDGs Matter
● The SDGs address global challenges and
aim to leave no one behind.
● They provide a shared blueprint for peace
and prosperity.
● Achieving the SDGs requires collective
action and commitment.
How You Can
Contribute
● Educate yourself and others about the
SDGs.
● Support policies and practices that
promote sustainable development.
● Take personal actions to reduce your
environmental footprint.
Conclusion
● The SDGs are a comprehensive framework to address global
issues.
● Achieving these goals requires collaboration and dedication.
● Together, we can transform our world for the better.
