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Frameworks & StandardsAlso: Global GoalsAlso: UN SDGsAlso: Agenda 2030

What Is Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Definition

The SDGs are 17 interconnected global goals adopted by all 193 United Nations member states in 2015, designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.

The 17 SDGs

The UN Sustainable Development Goals provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity. They address global challenges including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, and injustice.

Key Environmental SDGs

  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

Progress Update

As of 2024, only 17% of SDG targets are on track globally. Climate action (SDG 13) requires acceleration — current policies lead to 2.7°C warming, far above the 1.5°C target.

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