Adopted by world leaders in September 2015, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—also called Global Goals—are working toward ending all forms of poverty, fighting inequalities, and protecting our planet.
Goal 1: No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Goal 4: Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote
lifelong learning.
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable
industrialization and foster innovation.
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities 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.
Goal 15: Life on Land
Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and
reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.
Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
To take action in your daily life and contribute to a sustainable future, visit http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/takeaction/
For more information about efforts to end poverty in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, visit www.millenniumpromise.org
To set up a School-to-School connection between your school and a school in another part of the world, visit www.connecttolearn.org
For inspiration, read about Grace O’Halloran, my former math student who founded Gracie’s Glasses, by visiting www.graciesglasses.org