People
End poverty and hunger in all their forms, and ensure that all people can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality.
Global Goals, local impact
A shared future shaped by 17 goals.
In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, setting out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity, for people and the planet, now and into the future.
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The 2030 Agenda
Five pillars: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership
The United Nations frames the 17 goals around five areas of critical importance, known as the "5 Ps". They describe the shared ambition behind every individual target.
Planet
Protect the planet from degradation through sustainable consumption and production, sound management of natural resources, and climate action.
Prosperity
Ensure that all people can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives, and that economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature.
Peace
Foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies free from fear and violence — there can be no sustainable development without peace.
Partnership
Mobilize the means required through a revitalized global partnership, built on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity.
The 17 goals
Explore every goal
Select a goal to see its official targets, why it matters, and how our work connects to it.
Goal 01
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Goal 02
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Goal 03
Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Goal 04
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Goal 05
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Goal 06
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Goal 07
Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Goal 08
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Goal 09
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
Goal 10
Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Goal 11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Goal 13
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Goal 14
Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Goal 15
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Goal 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Goal 17
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Goal 18
The Global Goals
The 17 goals together form a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for everyone, everywhere.
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