Sustainable Development Goals - An Introduction (Part I)

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. Underpinned by Leaving No One Behind approach, this Agenda unfolds a holistic approach to let people thrive through policy interventions that promote equal opportunities for all by focusing on social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action to create a better and more sustainable future for all.