SDGs also known as "Global goals" are an
inter-governmentally agreed set of targets surpassing the Millennium
Development Goals(MDGs) and are build on sustainable development agenda.United
Nations defines this sustainable development as “development that meets the
needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs”.
Background:
SDGs were discussed at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable
Development at Rio+20 summit.Participating countries have agreed upon
the text of a new document entitled, “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda
for Sustainable Development” ,which contains 17 goals and 169 targets.These
goals are expected to be achieved all member countries within the next
fifteen years.
17 Goals:
- End poverty in all forms.
- End hunger, achieve food
security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
- Ensure inclusive and
equitable quality education.
- Achieve gender equality and
empower all women and girls.
- Ensure availability and
sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
- Ensure access to affordable,
reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
- Promote sustained, inclusive
and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment.
- Build resilient
infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and
foster innovation.
- Reduce inequality within and
among countries.
- Make cities and human
settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
- Ensure sustainable
consumption and production patterns.
- Take urgent action to combat
climate change and its impacts.
- Conserve and sustainably use
the oceans, seas and marine resources.
- Protect, restore and promote
sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests,
combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt
biodiversity loss.
- Promote peaceful and
inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice
for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all
levels.
- Strengthen the means of
implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable
development.
source:sustainabledevelopment.un.org
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