key term - Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Definition

The Sustainable Development Goals are a global collection of 17 interlinked goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all" by 2030. These goals were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Related terms

Climate Action: Efforts to combat climate change and its impacts, aligning with Goal 13 of the SDGs.

Global Partnership for Sustainable Development: A principle that emphasizes collaboration between countries, organizations, and individuals to achieve the SDGs.

Poverty Alleviation: The process or strategies aimed at reducing or eliminating poverty worldwide, directly linked to Goal 1 of the SDGs