17 Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 1:
No Poverty

Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.

Goal 2:
Zero Hunger

The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.

Goal 3:
Good Health and Well-Being

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.

Goal 4:
Quality Education

Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development.

Goal 5:
Gender Equality

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Goal 6:
Clean Water and Sanitation

Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in.

Goal 7:
Affordable and Clean Energy

Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity.

Goal 8:
Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs.

Goal 9:
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Investments in infrastructure are crucial to achieving sustainable development.

Goal 10:
Reduced Inequalities

To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.

Goal 11:
Sustainable Cities and Communities

There needs to be a future in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.

Goal 12:
Responsible Consumption and Production

Sustainable consumption and production aims to "do more and better with less."

Goal 13:
Climate Action

Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.

Goal 14:
Life Below Water

Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.

Goal 15:
Life on Land

Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss

Goal 16:
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.

Goal 17:
Partnerships

Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.