United Nations Sustainability Development Goals

Definition

The United Nations Sustainability Development Goals consist of 17 interlinked global goals designed as a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all" by 2030. They address global challenges including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.

Related terms

Globalization:

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, affecting economic trends and contributing to the interconnectedness highlighted by the SDGs.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A business model where companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their operations and interactions with their stakeholders, aligning closely with several SDG goals.

Climate Change: A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local, regional, and global climates, directly addressed by SDG 13 (Climate Action)