The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a road map for achieving a sustainable, just and prosperous future. The goals must be achieved before
In September 2015, leaders from around the world came together to adopt an ambitious plan to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This plan materialized in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, with clear goals to be achieved before 2030.
1. Eradication of poverty
Eliminate poverty in all its forms and dimensions. Ensure that all people have access to basic resources such as food, clean water, education and health care.
2. Zero hunger
Achieve food security and improved nutrition, ensuring that all people have access to sufficient, nutritious and sustainable food.
3. Health and Wellness
Ensure healthy lives and promote global well-being. Reduce child and maternal mortality, combat diseases and improve access to health services.
4. Quality education
Provide inclusive, equitable and quality education. Eliminate barriers to access to education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
5. Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Eliminate gender-based discrimination and violence.
6. Clean water and sanitation
Ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
7. Affordable and clean energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy. Promote renewable energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
8. Decent work and economic growth
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, ensuring full and productive employment and decent work for all.
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Encourage sustainable industrialization, promote technological innovation and improve infrastructure to support sustainable development.
10. Reducing inequalities
Reduce inequalities within and between countries, addressing economic, social and political disparities.
11. Sustainable cities and communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
12. Responsible consumption
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, promoting efficient management of natural resources.
13. Climate action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its effects
14. Underwater life
Conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources.
15. Life in terrestrial ecosystems
Protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and stop the loss of biodiversity.
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful, just and inclusive societies, strengthening institutions to achieve sustainable development.
17. Alliances to achieve the objectives
Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development, promoting collaboration between governments, the private sector and civil society.
The importance of complying with the SDGs
Achieving these goals is essential to building a sustainable, just and prosperous future for everyone. The responsibility lies with each of us to take concrete steps that will lead us to a better world.