The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the UN in 2015, are 17 global goals aimed at creating a better world by 2030. They address a range of issues:
1. **No Poverty** - Eradicate extreme poverty.
2. **Zero Hunger** - End hunger and ensure food security.
3. **Good Health and Well-being** - Ensure health and well-being for all.
4. **Quality Education** - Provide inclusive and equitable education.
5. **Gender Equality** - Achieve gender equality and empower women.
6. **Clean Water and Sanitation** - Ensure access to clean water and sanitation.
7. **Affordable and Clean Energy** - Promote sustainable energy access.
8. **Decent Work and Economic Growth** - Foster economic growth and decent work.
9. **Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure** - Build resilient infrastructure and support innovation.
10. **Reduced Inequalities** - Reduce inequalities within and between countries.
11. **Sustainable Cities and Communities** - Make cities sustainable and resilient.
12. **Responsible Consumption and Production** - Promote sustainable consumption patterns.
13. **Climate Action** - Combat climate change and its impacts.
14. **Life Below Water** - Conserve oceans and marine resources.
15. **Life on Land** - Protect ecosystems and biodiversity.
16. **Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions** - Promote peace, justice, and strong institutions.
17. **Partnerships for the Goals** - Strengthen global partnerships for sustainable development.
These goals are designed to address global challenges and improve the quality of life for people around the world.