The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These goals aim to address the world’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges and create a better, more sustainable future for everyone.
Here’s a quick overview of the 17 SDGs:
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No Poverty – End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
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Zero Hunger – End hunger, achieve food security, and promote sustainable agriculture.
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Good Health and Well-being – Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all.
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Quality Education – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
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Gender Equality – Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
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Clean Water and Sanitation – Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation.
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Affordable and Clean Energy – Ensure access to reliable, sustainable, and modern energy.
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Decent Work and Economic Growth – Promote sustained, inclusive economic growth and decent work.
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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Build resilient infrastructure and promote innovation.
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Reduced Inequalities – Reduce inequality within and among countries.
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Sustainable Cities and Communities – Make cities inclusive, safe, and sustainable.
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Responsible Consumption and Production – Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
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Climate Action – Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
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Life Below Water – Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources.
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Life on Land – Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Promote peaceful and inclusive societies and build effective institutions.
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Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthen global partnerships to support the goals.
These goals are interconnected—progress in one often supports progress in others—and they’re meant to be achieved by 2030.
If you want a static visual chart (like the colorful grid of 17 SDG icons):
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Download or save the SDG chart image – Here’s a commonly used one from the UN. 👈🏻
Image source Murphy Foundation Uganda 👇🏼
