Sustainable Development Goals

 The SDGs are 17 global goals launched in 2015 to address key issues like
poverty, health, educa�on, and equality.
 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global goals set by the
United Na�ons (UN) to make the world a beter place by 2030. These goals
address major global challenges like poverty, educa�on, health, gender
equality, and climate change.
 Launched in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
 Built on the previous Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) (2000-2015).
 Universal – applies to all countries, rich and poor.
 Focuses on "Leaving No One Behind", ensuring that no group is excluded.
Highlight:
 SDG 4 (Quality Educa�on): Ensuring inclusive and equitable educa�on.
 SDG 10 (Reduced Inequali�es): Reducing discrimina�on and inequality.
 SDG 13 (Climate Ac�on): Figh�ng climate change.
� Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)– Targets & Indicators:

� SDG 1: No Poverty
Goal: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

� Key Targets:
 Reduce poverty by half (Target 1.2) – Reduce the number of people living in poverty by
at least 50%.
 Social protec�on systems (Target 1.3) – Implement social protec�on measures (e.g.,
pensions, unemployment benefits).
� Indicators:
 % of people living below the interna�onal poverty line ($2.15 per day).
 Coverage of social protec�on programs.

� SDG 2: Zero Hunger

Goal: End hunger and ensure food security and nutri�on.

� Key Targets:
 End malnutri�on (Target 2.2) – Reduce stun�ng and was�ng in children under 5.
 Sustainable food produc�on (Target 2.4) – Promote climate-resilient farming.

� Indicators:
 % of undernourished people.
 Prevalence of stun�ng (low height-for-age) in children under 5.

� SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Goal: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all.

� Key Targets:
 Reduce maternal mortality (Target 3.1) – Reduce maternal deaths to <70 per 100,000
births.
 End epidemics (Target 3.3) – Stop HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

� Indicators:
 Maternal mortality rate per 100,000 births.
 HIV incidence rate per 1,000 people.

� SDG 4: Quality Educa�on

Goal: Ensure inclusive and equitable educa�on for all.

� Key Targets:
Universal primary & secondary educa�on (Target 4.1) – All children complete free, quality
educa�on.

Equal access to educa�on (Target 4.5) – Reduce gender and disability dispari�es.

� Indicators:

 % of children comple�ng primary and secondary school.

 Literacy rate of youth and adults.

� SDG 5: Gender Equality

Goal: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

� Key Targets:
 End all forms of discrimina�on (Target 5.1).
 Eliminate violence against women (Target 5.2).

� Indicators:
 % of women in parliament or decision-making roles.
 % of women experiencing domes�c violence.

� SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanita�on

Goal: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanita�on.

� Key Targets:
 Universal access to safe water (Target 6.1).
 Improve water quality (Target 6.3) – Reduce pollu�on.

� Indicators:
 % of popula�on with access to clean drinking water.
 Water pollu�on levels.
� SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable energy.

� Key Targets:
 Universal energy access (Target 7.1).
 Increase renewable energy (Target 7.2).

� Indicators:
 % of people with electricity access.
 Share of renewable energy in total energy consump�on.

� SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal: Promote sustained economic growth and produc�ve employment.

� Key Targets:
 Sustainable GDP growth (Target 8.1) – At least 7% GDP growth in least developed
countries.
 Full and produc�ve employment (Target 8.5).

� Indicators:
 GDP growth rate.
 Unemployment rate.

� SDG 9: Industry, Innova�on, and Infrastructure

Goal: Build resilient infrastructure and promote innova�on.

� Key Targets:
 Develop sustainable infrastructure (Target 9.1).
 Support small industries (Target 9.3).

� Indicators:
 % of popula�on with access to roads and transport.
 Share of GDP from small industries.
� SDG 10: Reduced Inequali�es
Goal: Reduce inequality within and among countries.

� Key Targets:
 Increase income growth of botom 40% (Target 10.1).
 Ensure equal opportuni�es (Target 10.3).

� Indicators:
 Income growth rate of the botom 40%.
 % of people experiencing discrimina�on.

� SDG 11: Sustainable Ci�es and Communi�es

Goal: Make ci�es inclusive, safe, and resilient.

� Key Targets:
 Safe and affordable housing (Target 11.1).
 Improve public transport (Target 11.2).

� Indicators:
 % of urban popula�on living in slums.
 Availability of public transport.

� SDG 12: Responsible Consump�on and Produc�on

Goal: Ensure sustainable consump�on and produc�on.

� Key Targets:
 Reduce food waste (Target 12.3).
 Encourage sustainable business prac�ces (Target 12.6).

� Indicators:
  Global food loss per capita.
 Number of companies with sustainability policies.

� SDG 13: Climate Ac�on

Goal: Combat climate change and its impacts.

� Key Targets:
 Integrate climate policies (Target 13.2).
 Strengthen climate resilience (Target 13.1).

� Indicators:
 CO₂ emissions per capita.
 Number of countries adop�ng climate policies.

� SDG 14: Life Below Water

Goal: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans.

� Key Targets:
 Reduce marine pollu�on (Target 14.1).
 Protect marine ecosystems (Target 14.2).

� Indicators:
 % of marine protected areas.
 Level of plas�c pollu�on in oceans.

� SDG 15: Life on Land

Goal: Protect forests, combat deser�fica�on, and halt biodiversity loss.

� Key Targets:
 Stop deforesta�on (Target 15.2).
  Protect endangered species (Target 15.5).

� Indicators:
 % of forest area.
 Number of species at risk of ex�nc�on.

� SDG 16: Peace, Jus�ce, and Strong Ins�tu�ons

Goal: Promote peaceful socie�es and jus�ce for all.

� Key Targets:
 Reduce violence (Target 16.1).
 Ensure access to jus�ce (Target 16.3).

� Indicators:
 Homicide rate per 100,000 people.
 % of people with access to jus�ce.

� SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Goal: Strengthen global partnerships for sustainable development.

� Key Targets:
 Increase funding for development (Target 17.1).
 Enhance technology coopera�on (Target 17.6).

� Indicators:
 Amount of foreign aid received.
 Number of technology-sharing agreements.

Ac�vity (5 minutes):
Split the class into 3 groups and assign one SDG to each.
How this SDG connects to disability rights and educa�on.