These Are the UN’s 17 Global Goals
IN SEPTEMBER, the United Nations announced 17 Global Goals meant to guide the world’s sustainable development actions for the next fifteen years towards the creation of a better future. As members of a global community, it is the responsibility of all of us to become involved to encourage the involvement of our respective governments.
Which goals are most important to you? And how are you going to help? A good way to start is to tell everyone about them! Simple.
1. No Poverty
End poverty, in all its forms, everywhere.
2. Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
3. Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages.
4. Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
5. Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
10. Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequalities within and among countries.
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
13. Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
14. Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
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 biodiversity loss.
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.
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Let’s share this post and get these goals out there. To learn more about the campaign, head to GlobalGoals.org.