Sustainable Development Goals:

 

Goal Number 1: No poverty

Poverty will not occur in all forms, according to SDG 1. Instead, it promises shared prosperity, minimal quality of life, and social security benefits for everyone. (Global Partnerships, 2020)¹.

Goal Number 2: Zero hunger

The Zero Hunger SDG focuses on finding sustainable solutions to stop world hunger. The goals of the Zero Hunger initiative are to end hunger and make sure that enough nutritious foods are available to people by 2030. (One Tree Planted, 2020)²

 

Goal Number 3: Good health and well-being

To safeguard everyone's health and well-being, the third goal, a strong commitment has been made to eradicate the epidemics of AIDS, TB, malaria, and other infectious diseases by 2030. (United Nations Development Programme, 2012)³.

Goal Number 4: Quality education

Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Agenda is to guarantee inclusive and equitable quality education and encourage opportunities for lifelong learning. (United Nations Children’s Fund, 2013)⁴.

 

Goal Number 5: Gender equality

obtaining gender equality and providing all women and girls the power, or just "Gender Equality," is the 5th goal of SDG. It features fourteen indicators and nine targets. True and lasting gender equality for women and girls in all aspects of life is a goal of SDG 5. (United Nations Development Group, 2016)⁵.

 

Goal Number 6: Clean water and sanitation 

SDG 6 asks to ensure everyone has access to cheap, clean drinking water, proper sanitation, and euthanasia. Additionally, it attempts to promote sustainable freshwater supply. (The United Nations, 2015)⁶.

Goal Number 7: Affordable and clean energy

Investing in solar, wind, and thermal energy sources is necessary to guarantee that everyone can access inexpensive electricity by 2030. (The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2015)⁷.

Goal Number 8: Decent work and economic growth

 SDG 8 acknowledges the significance of resource efficiency in consumption and production, sustainable economic growth, and high levels of economic productivity. (World Bank Group, 2016)⁸.

Goal Number 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure

Building resilient infrastructure, advancing inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and supporting innovation are the three pillars of SDG 9. (The United Nations Economic and Social Council, 2014)⁹.

Goal Number 10: Reduced inequalities

Ensure equitable opportunity and lessen outcomes inequities, mainly through eradicating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and encouraging the adoption of appropriate legislation, policies, and other measures. (CEPEI, 2015)¹⁰.

 

Goal Number 11: Sustainable cities and communities

The world's population is growing all the time. We must create contemporary, sustainable cities that can accommodate everyone. We need a fresh, clever urban design that produces resilient, safe, affordable communities with healthy, inspirational living environments for all of us to survive and thrive. (Jamison, 2013)¹¹.

Goal Number 12: Responsible consumption and production

Sustainable consumption and exhibition aim to improve everyone's quality of life by fostering resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and access to essential services. (Alkire, 2014)¹².

Goal Number 13: Climate action

While noting that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental venue for debating the global response to climate change, Sustainable Development Goal 13 calls for "urgent action to prevent climate change and its consequences." (International Energy Agency, 2013)¹³.

Goal Number 14: Life below water

Seas and oceans that are healthy are vital to human survival. We rely on them for food, energy, and water because they make up 70% of our world. We must safeguard them by stopping overfishing and pollution and begin immediately to control and protect all marine life worldwide. (Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform, 2015)¹⁴.

Goal Number 15: Life on land

Goal 15 of the Sustainable Development Agenda aims to prevent biodiversity loss, stop land degradation, rehabilitate degraded areas, and manage forests sustainably. It also aims to combat desertification. (World Business Solutions for Sustainable Development, 2015)¹⁵.

 

Goal Number 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

SDG 16 calls for peaceful, inclusive communities built on the rule of law, respect for human rights, and care for the most vulnerable members of society. (Canada, 2017)¹⁶.

Goal Number 17: Partnerships for the goals

Only through collaboration can we achieve Global Goals. International investments and assistance are required to promote creative technical growth, fair trade, and market access, particularly for developing nations. We must be encouraging, sympathetic, creative, enthusiastic, and, most importantly, cooperative to create a better society. (Rogers, 2006)¹⁷.

Resources: 

 

Huck, W., (2022). Sustainable Development Goals: Article-by-Article Commentary.

Germany: Hart.

 

Winkler, I., ed. (2018). The Sustainable Development Goals and Human Rights: A Critical Early Review.

New York: Routledge.

 

(1) Global Partnerships. (2020)

 

One Tree Planted. (2020) (2)

 

United Nations Development Programme. (2012) (3)

 

United Nations Children’s Fund. (2013) (4)

United Nations Development Group. (2016) (5)

The United Nations. (2015) (6)

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. (2015) (7)

World Bank Group. (2016) (8)

The United Nations Economic and Social Council. (2014) (9)

CEPEI. (2015) (10)

Jamison. (2013) (11)

(Alkire. (2014 (12)

International Energy Agency. (2013) (13)

Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform. (2015) (14)

World Business Solutions for Sustainable Development. (2015) (15)

Canada. (2017) (16)

(17) Rogers. (2006)