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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This guide provides information about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, demand an integrative and collaborative response to the wicked problems facing the world today.


For a brief overview of each goal, explore the image below by clicking on the “+” icons. To see a larger view, click on the “expand image” icon in the top right corner of the image.

Learn About the SDGs

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