1. Introduction to
Sustainable
Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a
collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be
a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable
future for all." These goals address the urgent
environmental, political, and economic challenges
facing our world.
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2. Goal 1: No Poverty
1 Eradicating Extreme Poverty
The goal is to eliminate extreme poverty,
defined as people living on less than
$1.90 per day. This requires targeted
policies and investments to create
economic opportunities and provide
social protection.
2 Ensuring Access to Basic Services
Providing universal access to essential
services like healthcare, education,
clean water, and sanitation is crucial to
lifting people out of poverty and reducing
inequality.
3 Building Resilience to Shocks
Helping communities and individuals
become more resilient to economic,
social, and environmental shocks can
prevent them from falling back into
poverty.
4 Promoting Inclusive Growth
Fostering sustainable economic growth
that creates decent jobs and
opportunities for all, especially the most
vulnerable, is key to reducing poverty.
3. .
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Ending hunger and ensuring food security is a critical Sustainable Development Goal. This
encompasses increasing agricultural productivity, ensuring sustainable food production systems,
and providing universal access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round.
1. Promote sustainable agriculture and modern farming techniques to boost crop yields.
2. Strengthen resilience of food systems to environmental shocks and climate change.
3. Provide targeted nutrition assistance and food aid to vulnerable populations.
4. Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Access to
Healthcare
Ensuring universal
access to quality
healthcare, including
preventive care, is
crucial for improving
overall health and
well-being.
Nutrition and
Food Security
Providing nutritious
food and promoting
healthy eating habits
can help reduce
malnutrition and
related health issues.
Physical Activity
Encouraging regular
physical activity and
an active lifestyle
can significantly
contribute to better
physical and mental
health.
Mental Health
Support
Addressing mental
health issues and
providing access to
mental health
services are
essential for overall
well-being.
5. Goal 4: Quality
Education
Access to high-quality education is a fundamental
human right and a key driver of sustainable
development. This goal aims to ensure inclusive and
equitable education, with a focus on early childhood,
technical, vocational and higher education.
Achieving this goal requires significant investments in
teacher training, educational infrastructure, and
curriculum development to prepare the next generation
for the challenges of the future.
6. Goal 5: Gender Equality
50%
Women's Participation
20%
Gender Pay Gap
2X
Burden of Unpaid Care
Achieving gender equality is crucial for sustainable development. It involves ensuring equal access
to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and political representation for women and girls.
Empowering women and addressing the systemic barriers they face is key to building a more just
and equitable world.
7. Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
1 Ensure universal access to
safe and affordable drinking
water
This goal aims to provide clean
water and sanitation services to all
people, especially those in
vulnerable situations.
2 Improve water quality by
reducing pollution and
hazardous chemicals
Protecting water sources from
contamination is crucial for human
and environmental health.
3 Increase water-use efficiency and promote sustainable
withdrawals
Careful management of water resources is necessary to meet the growing demand
for this essential resource.
8. Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable,
reliable, and modern energy
services
This goal aims to provide universal
access to electricity and clean
cooking fuels, which are crucial for
human development.
Increase the share of
renewable energy in the
global energy mix
Transitioning to renewable energy
sources, such as solar, wind, and
hydropower, is key to combating
climate change.
Double the global rate of
improvement in energy
efficiency
Improving energy efficiency in
buildings, transportation, and
industry can significantly reduce
energy consumption and costs.
9. Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
Full and productive
employment
Providing opportunities for
meaningful and gainful employment
is crucial for sustainable
development.
Protect labor rights and
promote safe and secure
working environments
Ensuring safe and fair working
conditions is essential for the well-
being of workers and the economy.
Promote sustainable
economic growth
Sustained and inclusive economic
growth is necessary to create jobs
and reduce inequality.
10. Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Sustainable Industrialization
Promoting inclusive and sustainable
industrialization is key to driving
economic progress and job creation.
Fostering Innovation
Investing in research, development,
and innovation is crucial for the
development of new technologies and
solutions.
Building Resilient Infrastructure
Developing quality, reliable, and
sustainable infrastructure is essential
for sustainable development and
improving people's lives.
11. Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
1
Income Growth
Empower and promote social, economic, and political inclusion.
2
Equal Opportunity
Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome.
3
Social Protection
Adopt policies to progressively achieve greater equality.
12. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities
and Communities
Sustainable cities are meticulously planned and designed to be
economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable.
• It focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe,
resilient, and sustainable. This involves addressing challenges like
housing, transportation, air quality, and waste management
• They aim to improve the quality of life for all residents.
• This includes implementing accessible and efficient public transit
systems.
• Promoting the use of renewable energy sources, providing affordable
housing options, and creating ample green spaces .
13. Goal 12: Responsible Consumption
and Production
1 Reduce Waste
Promote sustainable practices to
significantly reduce waste
generation through prevention,
reduction, recycling, and reuse.
2 Sustainable Management
Achieve the sustainable
management and efficient use of
natural resources.
3 Corporate Responsibility
Encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices and integrate sustainability
information into their reporting cycle.
14. Goal 13: Climate Action
1
Mitigation
Reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and transition to
renewable energy sources
to mitigate the impact of
climate change.
2 Adaptation
Implement measures to adapt
to the changing climate, such
as improving early warning
systems and strengthening
resilience.
3
Global Cooperation
Enhance climate change
education, awareness-
raising, and capacity on
climate change mitigation,
adaptation, impact
reduction, and early
warning.
15. Goal 14: Life Below Water
Pollution Prevention
Prevent and significantly
reduce marine pollution of
all kinds, particularly from
land-based activities.
Sustainable Fishing
Regulate harvesting and
end overfishing to restore
fish stocks in the shortest
time feasible.
Ocean Acidification
Minimize and address the
impacts of ocean
acidification, including
through enhanced
scientific cooperation.
16. Goal 15: Life on Land
Forests
Promote the sustainable management of
all types of forests, halt deforestation,
restore degraded forests, and increase
afforestation and reforestation.
Biodiversity
Ensure the conservation, restoration, and
sustainable use of terrestrial and inland
freshwater ecosystems and their services.
Desertification
Combat desertification, restore degraded
land and soil, and strive to achieve a land
degradation-neutral world.
Endangered Species
Take urgent and significant action to
reduce the degradation of natural habitats,
halt the loss of biodiversity, and protect
threatened species.
17. Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong
Institutions
Rule of Law
Promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice for all.
Reduce Violence
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
Inclusive Institutions
Develop effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
18. Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Global
Partnerships
Strengthen global
partnerships to
support and achieve
the ambitious
targets of the
Sustainable
Development Goals.
Collaboration
Encourage and
promote effective
public, public-
private, and civil
society partnerships,
building on the
experience and
resourcing
strategies of
partnerships.
Data and
Monitoring
Enhance the global
partnership for
sustainable
development,
complemented by
multi-stakeholder
partnerships that
mobilize and share
knowledge,
expertise,
technology, and
financial resources.
Financing
Assist developing
countries in attaining
long-term debt
sustainability
through coordinated
policies aimed at
fostering debt
financing, debt
relief, and debt
restructuring.
19. Challenges in Achieving the SDGs
1
Lack of Funding
Insufficient resources to implement programs
2
Geopolitical Conflicts
Instability hinders progress in affected regions
3
Inequality and Discrimination
Marginalized communities face barriers to access
4
Climate Change Impacts
Environmental threats disrupt sustainable
development
20. Progress and Successes Worldwide
• Poverty
Reduction
Millions have been lifted out of extreme poverty through targeted interventions and
economic growth. Successful social safety net programs have provided essential
support to vulnerable populations.
• Improving
Health
Outcomes
Increased access to quality healthcare, immunization campaigns, and education on
hygiene have dramatically reduced child mortality and the spread of preventable diseases
in many regions.
• Advancing
Gender
Equality
More women are gaining access to education, economic opportunities, and leadership
roles. Legislation and social movements have helped address systemic barriers and
empower women and girls.
• Sustainable
Agriculture
Innovative farming techniques, improved irrigation, and sustainable
land management have boosted crop yields and food security in
underserved communities around the world.
