In June 1992, at the Earth  Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, more than 178 countries adopted Agenda 21, a comprehensive plan of action to build a global partnership for sustainable development to improve human lives and protect the environment.

The Sustainable Development Goals, also known as Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.

There are total 17 goals which aim to end poverty and hunger and ensure that all people enjoy prosperity and peace by 2030.

They are as follows:-

1.no poverty

2.zero hunger

3.good health and well being

4.quality education

5.gender equality

6.clean water and sanitation

7.affordable and clean energy

8.decent work and economic growth

9.industry,innovation,infrastructure

10.reduced inequalities

11.sustainable cities and communities

12.responsible consumption and production

13.climate action

14.life below water

15.life on land

16.peace,justice and strong institutions

17.partnerships for the goals