Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations created 17 world development goals called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They were created in 2015 with the aim of "peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future."
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | |
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Mission statement | "A shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future" |
Type of project | Non-Profit |
Location | Global |
Founder | United Nations |
Established | 2015 |
Website | sdgs |
The SDGs emphasize the interconnected environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable development by putting sustainability at their center.
The short titles of the 17 SDGs are: No poverty (SDG 1), Zero hunger (SDG 2), Good health and well-being (SDG 3), Quality education (SDG 4), Gender equality (SDG 5), Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), Reduced inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), Climate action (SDG 13), Life below water (SDG 14), Life on land (SDG 15), Peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16), and Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17).