Sustainability development goals are a global set of goals adapted by the United Nations in 2015 with the hope of them being completed by 2030
1. No Poverty
Goal: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
What it means: Ensure everyone has access to basic needs like food, shelter, and income so no one lives in extreme poverty.
⸻ 2. Zero Hunger Goal
: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
What it means: Make sure everyone has enough nutritious food and support farming methods that protect the environment.
⸻ 3. Good Health and Well-being
Goal: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. What it means: Provide access to healthcare, reduce disease, and promote mental and physical health.
⸻ 4. Quality Education
Goal: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
What it means: Everyone should have the chance to learn, regardless of their background or where they live or even what their gender is
⸻ 5. Gender Equality
Goal - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. What it means: Stop discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure equal opportunities for all genders.
⸻ 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
Goal: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
What it means: Everyone should have access to clean water and proper sanitation to stay healthy.
⸻ 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
What it means: Promote clean energy sources like solar and wind to power homes and businesses.
⸻ 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. What it means: Everyone should have access to good jobs and opportunities to improve their lives.
⸻ 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Goal: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
What it means: Develop better transportation, technology, and industries that protect the environment.
⸻ 10. Reduced Inequality
Goal: Reduce inequality within and among countries.
What it means: Make sure everyone, regardless of race, gender, or income, has fair opportunities and rights.
⸻ 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
What it means: Build cities where people live well without harming the environment.
⸻ 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
What it means: Use resources wisely and reduce waste to protect the planet.
⸻ 13. Climate Action
Goal: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. What it means: Reduce greenhouse gases and prepare for changes in weather patterns.
⸻ 14. Life Below Water
Goal: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources.
What it means: Protect marine life and keep oceans clean and healthy.
⸻ 15. Life on Land
Goal: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
What it means: Care for forests, deserts, and wildlife to maintain biodiversity.
⸻ 16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions .
Goal: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions.
What it means: Ensure laws are fair, human rights are respected, and governments are transparent.
⸻ 17. Partnerships for the Goals
Goal: Strengthen global partnerships to support and achieve the SDGs.
What it means: Countries, organizations, and people must work together to make these goals happen.