The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a.k.a. the Global Goals for Sustainable Development - are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations.
On 25 September 2015, the 193 countries of the UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Development Agenda titled "Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development".
The SDGs replaced the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which ended in 2015.
Unlike the MDGs, the SDG framework does not distinguish between "developed" and "developing" nations. Instead, the goals apply to all countries.
The SDGs are a universal call to action for people, planet and prosperity; to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
The Agenda 2030 is based on three principles:
UNIVERSALITY – relevant to all
INTEGRATION – social, economic, environment
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND – go beyond averages 17 Targets and 169 Indicators
How the Agenda 2030 helps
A framework for managing complexity and implementing agendas
A framework to leverage resources
A common table for dialogue on a local, national, regional and global level
