What are the challenges and aims of sustainability?

World Aims – UN Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. Learn more and take action.

Goal 1: No Poverty
Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.
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Goal 2: Zero Hunger
The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.
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Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.
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Goal 4: Quality Education
Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development.
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Goal 5: Gender Equality
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
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Goal 6: Clean Water & Sanitation
Clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in.
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Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity.
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Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Sustainable economic growth will require societies to create the conditions that allow people to have quality jobs.
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Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Investments in infrastructure are crucial to achieving sustainable development.
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Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.
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Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
There needs to be a future in which cities provide opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.
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Goal 12: Responsible Consuption & Production
Responsible Production and Consumption
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Goal 13: Climate Action
Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.
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Goal 14: Life Below Water
Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.
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Goal 15: Life on Land
Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
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Goal 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.
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Goal 17: Partnerships
Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
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