Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
1. No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Key Aspects:
- Economic growth.
- Social cohesion:
- Political/social tensions.
- Instability and conflict.
Actions:
- Promote rights by making our voice heard.
- Share intergenerational knowledge, encouraging critical thinking.
- Donate unused items (toys, clothes).
2. Zero Hunger
End hunger.
Key Aspects:
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing → food for all.
- Soil, fresh water, oceans, forests, and biodiversity degrade rapidly.
- Climate change.
Actions:
- Spread information.
- Raise society’s awareness of how we grow, share, and consume our food.
- Don’t waste food and support local farmers.
3. Good Health and Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Key Aspects:
- For sustainable development.
- Increase life expectancy.
- To eradicate diseases.
Actions:
- Fund health systems.
- Improve hygiene.
- Provide tips for reducing pollution.
4. Quality Education
Ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Key Aspects:
- 265 million children are out of school.
- To promote sustainable development.
- To solve major global problems.
Actions:
- Spread information.
- Raise awareness in society.
- Advocate for free education.
- Encourage private sector investment in education resources.
5. Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Key Aspects:
- Women and girls continue to suffer discrimination and violence.
- Some countries lack laws protecting women from domestic violence.
- Human rights.
- Foundation for a peaceful world.
Actions:
- In the workplace: Reform equality laws.
- Eradicate harmful practices targeting women.
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Key Aspects:
- Inadequate infrastructure.
- Millions die from diseases related to inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene.
- Impacts food, life, and education options.
Actions:
- Join institutions investing in water research and development.
- Raise society’s awareness of water resource management.
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy.
Key Aspects:
- Fundamental to current challenges and opportunities.
- More sustainable and inclusive communities.
- To fight climate change.
- Universal accessibility.
Actions:
- Save electricity.
- Walk, bike, or use public transport.
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all.
Key Aspects:
- Decent jobs for everyone.
- Half the world’s population lives on about $2 a day.
- The unemployment rate is 5.7%.
Actions:
- Invest in higher quality education and training.
- Ensure all young people get productive employment.
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Building resilient infrastructure promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and promoting innovation.
Key Aspects:
- Sustainable infrastructure and industries (roads, electricity).
- Scientific research and technological improvement.
- Universal access to ICT.
Actions:
- Promote transport systems not dependent on fossil fuels.
10. Reduced Inequalities
Reducing inequalities in and between countries.
Key Aspects:
- Social, economic, and political promotion.
- Migration policies.
- Development aid.
- Regulation of institutions and markets.
Actions:
- Raise social awareness: Understand migration and support local refugees.
- Offer protection to the poor and marginalized.
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Key Aspects:
- Basic housing.
- Safe transportation systems.
- Sustainable and inclusive cities.
- Culture and nature protection (green areas).
- Air quality.
- Waste management.
Actions:
- Use bikes, walk, or use public transport.
- Dispose of waste properly in designated containers.
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Key Aspects:
- Management of natural resources.
- Pollution reduction (air, water, and soil).
- Waste reduction (recycling).
Actions:
- Recycle and reduce plastic use.
13. Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Key Aspects:
- Risk of increasing natural disasters.
- Planning (mitigation and adaptation).
Actions:
- Promote education and awareness.
- Participate in climate action demonstrations or calls.
14. Life Below Water
Maintenance and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
Key Aspects:
- Reduce marine pollution.
- Protect marine ecosystems.
- Restore ocean health.
- Combat over-exploitation and illegal fishing.
Actions:
- Avoid using plastic bags.
- Ensure fishing is regulated and carried out in appropriate places.
15. Life on Land
Protect life on land and stop the loss of biodiversity.
Key Aspects:
- Combat desertification.
- Promote reforestation.
- Restore Earth’s ecosystems.
- Protect natural habitats.
Actions:
- Plant trees and help protect the environment.
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, facilitate access to justice for all, and create inclusive institutions at all levels.
Key Aspects:
- Combat violence, abuse, and exploitation.
- Uphold the rule of law.
- Ensure justice is available to all.
- Promote transparent institutions.
- Protect fundamental freedoms.
Actions:
- Participate in and support human rights demonstrations/calls.
- Show tolerance in unfair situations/actions.
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthening implementation resources and revitalizing the Global Compact for Sustainable Development.
Key Aspects:
- Efficient channeling of national income.
- International cooperation.
- Support the multilateral trading system.
- Promote coherence between institutions.
Actions:
- Plan and implement SDG awareness campaigns.
- Ask governments to increase development aid.
- Carry out small, achievable actions mentioned above.