The 17 Sustainable Development Goals: a shared plan for a better future The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global goals adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. Together, they form the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: a shared plan to tackle poverty, protect the planet and improve …
Social Justice and Equality: Building a Fairer Society Everyone deserves the chance to live with dignity, feel safe and take part in society. Yet opportunities and outcomes are not always equal. Discrimination, poverty and barriers to education, healthcare, housing and work can prevent people from reaching their potential. Social justice …
Social Development Goals: Building a Fairer, Healthier Future Social development is about improving people’s wellbeing and creating the conditions in which everyone can participate fully in society. It includes access to education and healthcare, decent work, safe housing, equality, social protection and a meaningful voice in decisions that affect people’s …
The Sustainable Development Goals: a complete list The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals designed to improve people’s lives, protect the planet and support peace and prosperity. They were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for …
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Comprehensive List The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Comprehensive List The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. …
Equality and Justice: Building a Fair Society Equality and Justice: Building a Fair Society In an ideal world, equality and justice would be fundamental principles that govern all aspects of society. Unfortunately, the reality is far from this utopian vision. In many parts of the world, disparities in wealth, opportunities, …
The Brundtland Report of 1987: A Milestone in Sustainable Development The Brundtland Report of 1987: A Milestone in Sustainable Development In 1987, the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development, chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland, released a groundbreaking report that would shape the global conversation on sustainable development for …
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Adopted by all United Nations Member States in …
Seventeen Sustainable Development Goals: A Path to a Better Future Seventeen Sustainable Development Goals: A Path to a Better Future The United Nations has set forth seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. These goals address a wide range …
The Brundtland Commission: Pioneering Sustainable Development The Brundtland Commission, formally known as the World Commission on Environment and Development, was established by the United Nations in 1983. Named after its chair, Gro Harlem Brundtland, the commission was tasked with examining the critical issues of environmental degradation and sustainable development on …