This plan is made to help people, protect the planet, and bring prosperity to everyone. It also wants to support peace and freedom for all. We know that ending poverty in all its forms, including extreme poverty, is the biggest challenge and very important for lasting development. All countries and groups will work together to make this plan happen. We are committed to freeing people from poverty and caring for our planet. We must take bold and urgent steps to put the world on a path that can last and recover from challenges. As we start this journey, we promise to make sure no one is left behind.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets we announced today show how big and important this plan is. These goals build on earlier efforts and aim to finish what was not done before. They focus on making sure everyone’s rights are respected, and on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The goals are connected and balance economic, social, and environmental needs.
These goals will guide action in the next 15 years in important areas for people and the planet:
People
We want to end poverty and hunger everywhere. We want all people to live with dignity, equality, and good health.
Planet
We want to protect the Earth by using resources carefully, reducing waste, and fighting climate change so the planet can support us now and in the future.
Prosperity
We want all people to enjoy good lives with progress in the economy, society, and technology, all while respecting nature.
Peace
We want peaceful and fair societies where everyone can get justice and live without fear or violence. We cannot have lasting development without peace.
Partnership
We want all countries and groups to work together and share resources to make this plan a success, especially helping the poorest and most vulnerable.
Because these goals are all linked, working on one helps the others. If we reach these goals, life will improve for everyone, and our world will be a better place.
These high-level meetings bring together governments, civil society, the private sector, and global experts to evaluate SDG implementation and strengthen partnerships for sustainable development.
We, the Heads of State, Government leaders, and senior representatives, gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 25 to 27 September 2015, as the Organisation celebrates its 70th anniversary, have resolved to adopt new global Sustainable Development Goals.
On behalf of the people we represent, we have agreed on an important and historic plan that includes a wide range of global goals and targets focused on improving lives. We are dedicated to working hard to achieve this plan by 2030. We understand that ending poverty in all its forms, especially extreme poverty, is the world’s biggest challenge and is essential for sustainable growth. Our commitment is to make progress in three key areas: economic, social, and environmental, in a fair and balanced way. We will build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals and take action to complete the work that was left unfinished.
From now until 2030, we are determined to end poverty and hunger everywhere. We will work to reduce inequality within and between countries, create peaceful, fair, and inclusive societies, protect human rights, and promote gender equality while empowering women and girls. We are also committed to protecting the planet and its natural resources for the future. In addition, we aim to create conditions for sustainable, inclusive, and continuous economic growth, shared prosperity, and decent work for everyone, while considering each country’s different levels of development and capacity.
As we start this collective journey, we commit to ensuring that no one is left behind. We believe that respecting every person’s dignity is essential. We aim to achieve the Goals and targets for all countries, all people, and every part of society. We will work hard to first reach those who are most in need.
This Agenda is broader and more important than ever before. It is agreed upon by all countries and applies to everyone, while considering each nation’s unique situation, abilities, and stage of development, as well as respecting their policies and priorities. These are global goals and targets that involve both developed and developing nations. They are connected, cannot be separated, and aim to balance all three areas of sustainable development.
The Goals and targets were created after more than two years of discussions with people and groups from around the world. Special care was taken to listen to the poorest and most vulnerable communities. This process also included important work by the UN General Assembly’s Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals and a report from the UN Secretary-General in December 2014.
The Goals and targets present a hopeful vision for the future – one where poverty, hunger, illness, and hardship no longer exist. It is a world where every person and living being has the chance to live well and thrive. We imagine communities free from violence and fear, where education is accessible to all, healthcare is of high quality, and everyone receives the support needed for physical and mental well-being. Our commitment includes ensuring clean and safe drinking water, proper sanitation, good hygiene, and a steady supply of nutritious and affordable food. We also aim to build safe, sustainable, and inclusive communities, while making affordable, reliable, and eco-friendly energy available to everyone.
We dream of a world where everyone is treated with respect, fairness, and equality, with no place for discrimination. A world that honours all races, cultures, and backgrounds, and gives everyone the same chance to grow, succeed, and share in prosperity. In this world, children are protected, loved, and free from violence or exploitation. Women and girls have full equality, and nothing in laws, society, or the economy holds them back. It is a fair, kind, and inclusive world where the needs of the most vulnerable are always cared for.
We see a world where every country grows in a fair and steady way, giving everyone good jobs. A world where people use natural resources like air, land, rivers, lakes, oceans, and seas wisely so they last for the future. In this world, there is a strong democracy, fair rules, and good leadership, with countries working together for the good of all. This means better lives for people, care for the environment, and an end to poverty and hunger. Technology is used in ways that protect the climate, keep nature safe, and can handle future challenges. People live in peace with nature, and all animals and plants are protected.
This new Agenda is based on the goals and values of the United Nations Charter and fully respects international law. It follows the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, global human rights agreements, the Millennium Declaration, and the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document. It also takes inspiration from other important declarations, such as the Declaration on the Right to Development.
We confirm our commitment to the results of major UN meetings and summits that have shaped the path for sustainable development and influenced this Agenda. These include the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the World Summit for Social Development, the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action, the Beijing Platform for Action, and the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development. We also acknowledge the follow-up actions from conferences like the Fourth UN Conference on Least Developed Countries, the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States, the Second UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, and the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.
We stand by all the principles of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, especially the concept in Principle 7, which highlights shared responsibilities that may differ based on each country’s capabilities.
The challenges and promises made in these global meetings are deeply connected, requiring solutions that address multiple issues at once. Achieving real progress calls for new and integrated approaches. Sustainable development involves ending poverty in all its forms, reducing inequality within and among nations, safeguarding the environment, fostering inclusive and lasting economic growth, and promoting social inclusion — all of which are closely linked and rely on one another.
We are living in a time with many serious challenges to achieving sustainable development. Billions of people still live in poverty and cannot live with dignity. Inequality is growing both within and between countries, with huge gaps in opportunities, wealth, and power. Gender inequality remains a major problem, and unemployment, especially among young people, is a serious concern. The world is dealing with health crises, increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, ongoing wars, violent extremism, terrorism, humanitarian emergencies, and the mass displacement of people. These challenges threaten to reverse much of the progress achieved in development over recent decades. The overuse of natural resources and damage to the environment, including desertification, drought, loss of fertile land, water shortages, and the loss of biodiversity, are making these problems even worse. Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Its harmful effects, such as higher global temperatures, rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and other impacts, are hitting coastal and low-lying countries hard, especially the least developed nations and small island states. These threats endanger the survival of many communities and the natural systems that support life on Earth.
This is also a time with many great opportunities. The world has made strong progress in solving many development challenges. In the last generation, hundreds of millions of people have escaped extreme poverty. Education has become much more available to both boys and girls. The growth of information and communication technology, along with global connections, has the power to speed up progress, close the gap between those with and without digital access, and build knowledge-based communities. New scientific and technological advances, in areas like medicine and energy, also offer valuable ways to support development.
Nearly fifteen years ago, countries agreed on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which provided an important plan for improving development. These goals led to major progress in many areas, but the progress has not been equal everywhere. Africa, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries, and small island states have faced more challenges, and some MDGs are still not met, especially those related to the health of mothers, newborns, children, and reproductive health. We commit again to fully achieving all the MDGs, including those still behind schedule, by giving more targeted and increased support to the least developed countries and others in special situations, following the relevant support programs. The new Agenda builds on the MDGs and aims to finish what they could not, focusing especially on helping the most vulnerable people.
The framework we are introducing today is much broader than the MDGs. Along with ongoing priorities like ending poverty, improving health, providing education, and ensuring food security and nutrition, it also includes a wide range of economic, social, and environmental goals. It aims to create more peaceful and inclusive societies and clearly explains how these goals will be achieved. Following the integrated approach we have chosen, the new Goals and targets are strongly connected, with many shared and overlapping areas.
Today, we are announcing 17 Sustainable Development Goals with 169 linked targets. These goals are connected and cannot be separated. Never before have world leaders agreed to work together on such a wide and global plan. We are starting this journey toward sustainable development together, focusing on global progress and cooperation that benefits all countries and regions. We recognise that every country has full control over its wealth, natural resources, and economic activities. This Agenda will be carried out for the benefit of everyone, both today and in the future. While doing this, we remain committed to international law, making sure the Agenda is implemented in a way that respects the rights and responsibilities of all countries.
We reaffirm the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights and legal instruments. We highlight that all countries, in line with the United Nations Charter, have a duty to respect, safeguard, and promote the human rights and fundamental freedoms of everyone, without discrimination based on race, color, gender, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social background, property, birth, disability, or any other status.
Achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls is vital for reaching all the Goals and targets. Sustainable development and humanity’s full potential cannot be achieved if women and girls are denied their rights and opportunities. They should have equal access to quality education, economic resources, and participation in political life. They must also have the same opportunities as men and boys for jobs, leadership positions, and decision-making at every level. We are committed to increasing investments to close the gender gap and strengthen institutions that support gender equality and women’s empowerment at global, regional, and national levels. All forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls must be eliminated, with men and boys actively involved in the effort. Integrating gender equality into the implementation of this Agenda is essential.
The new Goals and targets take effect on 1 January 2016 and guide our decisions over the next fifteen years. Every country will work to implement this Agenda at national, regional, and global levels, taking into account each nation’s unique situation, capacities, and development level, while respecting national policies and priorities. We will support national policies that promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, especially in developing countries, while staying in line with international rules and commitments. We also recognise the importance of regional and sub-regional cooperation, economic integration, and connectivity for sustainable development. Regional frameworks can help turn sustainable development policies into real actions at the national level.
Every country has its challenges in achieving sustainable development. Special attention is needed for the most vulnerable countries, including African nations, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries, and small island states, as well as countries affected by conflict or recovering from it. Many middle-income countries also face significant challenges.
Vulnerable people need support and empowerment. The Agenda focuses on the needs of children, young people, people with disabilities (over 80% of whom live in poverty), those living with HIV/AIDS, older adults, indigenous communities, refugees, displaced persons, and migrants. We are committed to taking effective actions, following international law, to remove barriers, provide assistance, and address the special needs of people living in areas affected by complex humanitarian crises or terrorism.
We are committed to ending poverty in every form, including extreme poverty, by 2030. Everyone should have a basic standard of living, supported by strong social protection systems. We are also focused on ending hunger, making sure everyone has enough safe and nutritious food, and putting an end to all types of malnutrition. We value the important role of the Committee on World Food Security and support the Rome Declaration on Nutrition and its action plan. We will put more resources into improving rural areas, promoting sustainable farming and fishing, and helping small-scale farmers, especially women, as well as herders and fishers in developing nations, with special attention to the least developed countries.
We are dedicated to making sure everyone can get a good education at all levels — from early childhood and primary school to secondary, college, technical, and vocational training. Education should be available to all, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, or background, including migrants, indigenous peoples, children, and youth, especially those in difficult situations. Everyone should have the chance to keep learning throughout life to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use opportunities and take an active part in society. We aim to give children and young people a safe and caring environment where they can grow and achieve their full potential. This will help our countries develop and benefit from the ideas and talents of the next generation, supported by safe schools, strong families, and united communities.
We want to make sure everyone is healthy in both body and mind and can live longer, better lives. To achieve this, we will provide health coverage for all, so everyone can get quality healthcare, with no one left out. We are working to reduce the deaths of newborns, children, and mothers by ending all preventable deaths before 2030. We will make sure everyone has access to sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning, education, and information. We will act faster to fight diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, Ebola, and other infectious illnesses. We will also address the problem of drug resistance and neglected diseases that affect many developing countries. We are also focused on preventing and treating long-term health problems like behavioural, developmental, and brain-related disorders, which are major challenges for sustainable growth.
We want to build strong and stable economies in every country. For people to live well, the economy must grow in a fair and sustainable way. This can only happen if wealth is shared fairly and income gaps are reduced. We will create economies that are innovative, sustainable, and focused on people. We will promote jobs for young people, support women to grow in business, and make sure there is decent work for everyone. We will end forced labour, stop human trafficking, and remove all forms of child labour. Every country benefits from having healthy and educated people who have the skills to work well and take part in society. We will help the poorest countries grow in all areas by making important changes in their economies. We will follow policies that create more jobs, improve productivity, and give everyone access to financial services. We will support eco-friendly farming, livestock, and fishing; promote green industries; provide affordable and reliable energy for all; improve transport systems; and build strong, high-quality infrastructure.
We want to change how the world makes and uses products and services. Everyone has a role to play: governments, global organisations, businesses, communities, and people. Together, we must reduce waste and stop practices that harm the planet. To support this, funding and technical help should be given to developing countries. This will help them improve their knowledge in science, technology, and innovation so they can follow more eco-friendly and sustainable methods. We also support the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, which guides countries in building greener systems. Every nation must act, but developed countries should lead the way while also considering the needs and abilities of developing nations. We aim to improve the way products and services are made and used around the world. This is a shared responsibility for governments, international groups, businesses, communities, and individuals. Together, we must cut down on waste and stop activities that damage the environment. To make this possible, financial support and technical guidance should be provided to developing countries. This will help them build skills in science, technology, and innovation, allowing them to move toward cleaner and more sustainable practices. We also support the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, which offers direction to nations in creating greener systems. Every country must take part, with developed nations leading the effort while also respecting the needs and capacities of developing countries.
Countries are strongly encouraged not to create or enforce any one-sided economic, financial, or trade restrictions that go against international law or the United Nations Charter. Such actions can slow down progress in achieving full economic and social development, especially in developing nations.
We understand that the UNFCCC is the main global forum where countries come together to discuss and agree on actions against climate change. We are committed to taking firm steps to deal with the serious risks of climate change and environmental harm. Because climate change affects the whole world, all nations need to cooperate to reduce greenhouse gas emissions faster and to adapt to its negative impacts. We are very concerned about the large gap between what countries have promised to cut emissions by 2020 and what is actually needed to keep the rise in global temperature below 2 °C, or preferably 1.5 °C, compared to pre-industrial levels.
As we get ready for the COP21 meeting in Paris this December, we remind that all countries must work together for a strong global climate deal. The agreement, whether a protocol, legal tool, or any binding outcome under the Convention, should include every nation. It needs to focus on key points like reducing emissions, adjusting to climate change, giving financial help, sharing technology, building skills, and keeping actions and support transparent.
We know that people and the economy can only grow if we take care of the earth’s natural resources. That’s why we are committed to protecting and using oceans, rivers, forests, mountains, and drylands sustainably. We also want to safeguard animals, plants, and ecosystems. Along with this, we aim to promote green tourism, address water shortage and pollution, and work together to stop problems like desertification, dust storms, land damage, and drought. We are also focused on preparing for disasters and reducing risks. In this effort, we look forward to COP13 of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Mexico in 2016.
We understand that building and managing cities in a sustainable way is very important for people’s quality of life. We will work together with local governments and communities to improve and plan cities so that they are safer, more united, and provide opportunities for jobs and new ideas. We aim to reduce the harmful effects of city activities and the use of dangerous chemicals by promoting safe handling, better recycling, less waste, and smarter use of water and energy. We will also take steps to lower the impact of cities on global climate change. At the same time, we will consider population growth and future trends when creating national, rural, and urban development policies. We look forward to the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development in Quito, Ecuador.
Sustainable development cannot happen without peace and security, and peace and security cannot last without sustainable development. The new Agenda stresses the need to build peaceful, fair, and inclusive societies. Such societies should provide equal access to justice, protect human rights (including the right to development), and be guided by good governance, the rule of law, and accountable institutions. The Agenda also focuses on the root causes of violence and injustice, such as inequality, corruption, weak governance, and illegal financial or arms activities. We must put in more effort to prevent and resolve conflicts and to support countries in recovering after conflict. Women should also play an important role in peace-building and nation-building. In addition, stronger actions are needed, in line with international law, to remove barriers that stop people living under colonial or foreign control from enjoying their right to self-determination. These situations continue to harm their economic growth, social progress, and environment.
We promise to promote understanding between cultures, encourage tolerance, and respect one another. We also support the idea of global citizenship and shared responsibility. We recognise the rich natural and cultural diversity of the world and believe that every culture and civilisation can make valuable contributions to sustainable development.
Sport is an important part of sustainable development. It supports peace, tolerance, and respect, while also giving strength and opportunities to women, young people, and communities. Sport further helps improve health, education, and social inclusion for everyone.
We confirm, as stated in the United Nations Charter, the importance of respecting each country’s borders and political independence.
The new Agenda is large and ambitious, and it needs a stronger Global Partnership to make it happen. We are fully committed to this. This Partnership will be built on global unity, especially with the poorest and most vulnerable people. It will encourage active cooperation worldwide to achieve all the Goals and targets by bringing together governments, businesses, civil society, the United Nations, and other partners, while using all available resources.
We recognise that each country is mainly responsible for its own economic and social growth. The new Agenda highlights the resources needed to reach the Goals and targets. These include financial support, capacity building, and sharing eco-friendly technologies with developing countries on fair, concessional, and preferential terms as agreed. Public funding, both within countries and from international sources, is crucial for providing essential services and public goods, as well as for attracting additional financing. We also value the role of the private sector, from small businesses and cooperatives to large companies, along with civil society and charitable organisations, in helping to achieve the new Agenda.
We support the implementation of key strategies and action plans, including the Istanbul Declaration and Programme of Action, the SAMOA Pathway for Small Island Developing States, and the Vienna Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries (2014–2024). We also reaffirm the importance of supporting the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), as they are an essential part of the new Agenda. We recognise that achieving lasting peace and sustainable development is a major challenge for countries facing conflict or recovering from conflict.
We highlight that international public finance is very important to support countries in raising their funds, especially in the poorest and most vulnerable nations with limited resources. One key role of international public finance, including Official Development Assistance (ODA), is to encourage more funding from both public and private sources. ODA providers have renewed their commitments, including the pledge by many developed countries to provide 0.7% of their Gross National Income (GNI) as ODA to developing countries, and 0.15% to 0.2% of GNI as ODA to the least developed countries.
We understand that international financial institutions should, within their responsibilities, support each country’s right to make its policies, especially in developing nations. We again commit to giving developing countries, including African countries, least developed countries, landlocked nations, small island states, and middle-income countries, a stronger voice and greater participation in global economic decisions, rule-making, and governance.
We agree that national parliaments have an important role in making laws, approving budgets, and ensuring our commitments are carried out effectively. Governments and public institutions will also work closely with local and regional authorities, sub-regional and international organisations, universities, charitable groups, volunteers, and others to support the implementation of these commitments.
We believe that a well-funded and efficient UN system is essential for helping countries achieve the SDGs and sustainable development. We also stress that countries should lead their development and support the ongoing ECOSOC Dialogue on the UN development system’s long-term role.
Over the next fifteen years, our Governments will be responsible for tracking and reviewing progress on the Goals and targets at the national, regional, and global levels. To stay accountable to citizens, we will carry out regular follow-ups and reviews at every level, as outlined in this Agenda and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. At the global level, the High-Level Political Forum, working under the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, will lead and supervise this process.
Indicators are being created to support this work. We will need high-quality, accessible, timely, and reliable data, broken down by relevant categories, to measure progress and make sure no one is left behind. Such data is essential for good decision-making. Whenever possible, we should use information from existing reporting systems. We also agree to strengthen statistical capacities in developing countries, especially in African countries, least developed countries, landlocked nations, small island states, and middle-income countries. Additionally, we are committed to developing wider measures of progress to complement gross domestic product (GDP).
Seventy years ago, leaders from many countries came together to create the United Nations. It was formed after a period of war, with the goal of keeping peace, encouraging communication, and helping countries work together. The United Nations Charter is the main document that shows these values.
Today, we are taking an important step for the future. We want to create a better life for all people, especially those who have been denied the chance to live with dignity and reach their potential. We could be the first generation to end poverty and the last to save our planet. If we reach our goals, the world in 2030 will be a much better place.
Today, we are announcing a 15-year plan for action around the world. This plan is designed to help both people and the planet in the 21st century. Children and young people are key to creating change, and the new Goals give them a chance to use their energy and ideas to make the world a better place.
The UN Charter begins with the famous words, “We the Peoples.” Today, it is “We the Peoples” who are starting the journey toward 2030. This journey will include governments, parliaments, the UN, international organizations, local authorities, indigenous groups, civil society, businesses, scientists, academics, and all people. Millions are already involved and will take ownership of this plan. It is a plan created by the people, for the people, and with the people – and this is what will make it succeed.
The future of both humanity and our planet is in our hands. It also depends on today’s young generation, who will carry forward the responsibility for future generations. We have created a path toward sustainable development, and it is our duty to make sure this journey is successful and that its progress cannot be undone.
After an inclusive process of discussions among governments, and based on the proposal of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals (which also includes an introduction to explain them), we have agreed on the following Goals and targets.
The SDGs and their targets are connected, inseparable, and meant for all countries. They apply worldwide but consider each country’s unique situation, abilities, and stage of development, while respecting national policies and priorities. These targets are global and aspirational, but each government will set its own national goals, guided by the global ambition and adjusted to its circumstances. Governments will also decide how to include these targets in their national plans, policies, and strategies. It is also important to understand how sustainable development relates to other ongoing work in the economic, social, and environmental sectors.
While setting these Goals and targets, we understand that every country faces different challenges in achieving sustainable development. We highlight the serious challenges faced by the most vulnerable countries, especially African nations, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries, and small island developing states. Middle-income countries and those affected by conflict also require special attention.
We recognise that some targets still lack basic data. Therefore, we call for stronger support to improve data collection and capacity building in member states, so that both national and global baseline data can be developed where they do not exist. We commit to closing this data gap to better measure progress, especially for targets without clear numerical values.
We support the ongoing efforts of states in other international forums that are working on key issues which may affect the implementation of our Agenda. We respect the independent responsibilities of those processes, and we want this Agenda and its implementation to complement and not interfere with them.
We acknowledge that each country may use different approaches, visions, models, and tools to achieve sustainable development, depending on its own situation and priorities. We also reaffirm that Earth and its ecosystems are our shared home, and note that in many countries and regions, the term “Mother Earth” is commonly used to express this connection.
Goal 1. End poverty everywhere and in every form.
Goal 2. End hunger, make sure everyone has enough safe and nutritious food, improve health through better nutrition, and support sustainable farming.
Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and well-being for people of all ages.
Goal 4. Provide quality education that is fair and inclusive, and give lifelong learning opportunities for everyone.
Goal 5. Achieve equality between men and women and empower all women and girls.
Goal 6. Make sure everyone has access to clean water and proper sanitation, and manage these resources sustainably.
Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
Goal 8. Promote long-lasting, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, with full and productive employment and decent work for everyone.
Goal 9. Build strong infrastructure, support inclusive and sustainable industries, and encourage innovation.
Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and between countries.
Goal 11. Make cities and communities safe, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable.
Goal 12. Ensure sustainable ways of producing and consuming goods and resources.
Goal 13. Take urgent steps to fight climate change and its effects.*
Goal 14. Protect oceans, seas, and marine resources, and use them responsibly for sustainable development.
Goal 15. Protect and restore land ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, fight desertification, stop land degradation, and prevent the loss of biodiversity.
Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, give access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Goal 17. Strengthen global partnerships and resources to support and achieve sustainable development.
Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the main international platform for negotiating the global response to climate change.
1.1 By 2030, completely end extreme poverty for all people, which is currently defined as living on less than $1.25 a day.
1.2 By 2030, reduce by at least half the number of men, women, and children of all ages who live in poverty, based on each country’s definition of poverty.
1.3 Put in place suitable social protection systems and programs for everyone, including basic safety nets, and by 2030 ensure that the poor and vulnerable are well covered.
1.4 By 2030, make sure all men and women—especially the poor and vulnerable—have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land, property, inheritance, natural resources, new technology, and financial services such as microfinance.
1.5 By 2030, strengthen the ability of the poor and vulnerable to cope with extreme climate events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and disasters.
2.1 By 2030, end hunger and make sure that all people—especially the poor, vulnerable groups, and infants—have access to safe, nutritious, and enough food throughout the year.
2.2 By 2030, end all types of malnutrition. By 2025, meet international targets for reducing stunting and wasting in children under 5 years old, and also address the nutritional needs of teenage girls, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and older people.
2.3 By 2030, double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, especially women, indigenous people, family farmers, herders, and fishers. This includes ensuring equal access to land, resources, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value-added and non-farm jobs.
2.4 By 2030, create sustainable food production systems and use farming practices that are resilient. These should increase productivity, protect ecosystems, adapt to climate change and extreme weather events like droughts and floods, and improve land and soil quality over time.
2.5 By 2020, protect the genetic diversity of seeds, plants, farmed and domesticated animals, and related wild species. This includes properly managed and diverse seed and plant banks at national, regional, and international levels. Also, ensure fair and equal sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge, as agreed internationally.
3.1 By 2030, reduce the global maternal death rate to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.
3.2 By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5. Every country should aim to lower newborn deaths to at least 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 deaths to at least 25 per 1,000 live births.
3.3 By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases, and fight against hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other infectious diseases.
3.4 By 2030, reduce early deaths from non-communicable diseases (like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes) by one third through prevention and treatment, and improve mental health and well-being.
3.5 Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including drug use and harmful alcohol consumption.
3.6 By 2020, cut in half the number of deaths and injuries caused by road traffic accidents worldwide.
3.7 By 2030, ensure everyone has access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services, including family planning, information, education, and integrate these services into national policies and programs.
3.8 Achieve universal health coverage, including financial protection, access to quality essential healthcare, and safe, effective, affordable medicines and vaccines for all.
3.9 By 2030, significantly reduce deaths and illnesses caused by harmful chemicals and pollution of air, water, and soil.
3.a Strengthen the use of the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate.
3.b Support research and development of medicines and vaccines for both infectious and non-infectious diseases that mainly affect developing countries. Ensure affordable access to essential medicines and vaccines, in line with the Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health, which allows developing countries to protect public health and provide medicines for all.
3.c Greatly increase funding for healthcare and improve the training, hiring, and retention of healthcare workers in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island states.
3.d Improve the ability of all countries, especially developing ones, to detect, prevent, and manage national and global health risks.
4.1 By 2030, make sure all girls and boys complete free, fair, and quality primary and secondary education that leads to useful and effective learning.
4.2 By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood care, development, and pre-primary education so they are ready for primary school.
4.3 By 2030, guarantee equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and higher education, including university.
4.4 By 2030, greatly increase the number of young people and adults with the right skills—including technical and vocational skills—needed for jobs, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
4.5 By 2030, end gender inequality in education and make sure that vulnerable groups,including people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and children in difficult situations have equal access to all levels of education and training.
4.6 By 2030, ensure that all young people and a large share of adults, both men and women, can read, write, and do basic math.
4.7 By 2030, ensure that all learners gain the knowledge and skills needed to support sustainable development. This includes learning about sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, peace and non-violence, global citizenship, cultural diversity, and the role of culture in development.
4.a Build and improve schools that are safe, inclusive, and sensitive to the needs of children, people with disabilities, and both genders, while ensuring effective learning environments free from violence.
4.b By 2020, significantly increase the number of scholarships available worldwide for students from developing countries especially least developed countries, small island states, and African nations to study higher education, vocational training, and science, technology, and engineering programs in both developed and developing countries.
4.c By 2030, greatly increase the number of qualified teachers, especially in developing countries, least developed countries, and small island states, through international cooperation and training programs.
5.1 End all kinds of discrimination against women and girls everywhere.
5.2 Stop all forms of violence against women and girls in both public and private spaces, including trafficking, sexual abuse, and other kinds of exploitation.
5.3 Put an end to harmful practices such as child marriage, early and forced marriage, and female genital mutilation.
5.4 Recognize and give value to unpaid care and household work by providing public services, infrastructure, and social protection policies, and encourage shared responsibility within families, as suitable for each country.
5.5 Make sure women can fully participate and have equal chances for leadership in political, economic, and public life at all levels.
5.6 Guarantee universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and rights, based on agreements from the International Conference on Population and Development, the Beijing Platform for Action, and their review outcomes.
5.a Carry out reforms to ensure women have equal rights to economic resources, including ownership and control of land, property, financial services, inheritance, and natural resources, in line with national laws.
5.b Increase the use of technology, especially information and communication tools, to support women’s empowerment.
5.c Create and strengthen strong policies and laws that promote gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at every level.
6.1 By 2030, make sure everyone has safe, affordable, and equal access to drinking water.
6.2 By 2030, provide proper and fair access to sanitation and hygiene for all, and completely end open defecation, giving special care to the needs of women, girls, and vulnerable groups.
6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, stopping dumping, and limiting harmful chemicals and materials. Cut untreated wastewater by half and greatly increase recycling and safe reuse of water worldwide.
6.4 By 2030, improve water-use efficiency in all areas and make sure freshwater is used and supplied in a sustainable way to reduce water scarcity and the number of people affected by it.
6.5 By 2030, apply integrated water resource management at every level, including cooperation between countries where needed.
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems such as mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and underground water sources.
6.a By 2030, increase international support and knowledge-sharing for developing countries in water and sanitation projects, including water collection, desalination, efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling, and reuse technologies.
6.b Encourage and strengthen the role of local communities in managing and improving water and sanitation.
7.1 By 2030, make sure everyone has access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services.
7.2 By 2030, greatly increase the use of renewable energy in the world’s total energy supply.
7.3 By 2030, double the global progress in improving energy efficiency.
7.a By 2030, strengthen international cooperation to improve access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and encourage investment in clean energy and energy infrastructure.
7.b By 2030, build and improve infrastructure and technology to provide modern and sustainable energy services for everyone in developing countries, especially in the least developed countries, small island states, and landlocked countries, based on their national support programmes.
8.1 Support steady economic growth per person, based on each country’s situation, and aim for at least 7% yearly GDP growth in the least developed countries.
8.2 Reach higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, better technology, and innovation, with a focus on sectors that add high value and create many jobs.
8.3 Encourage policies that promote productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation. Support the formalization and growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises by improving their access to financial services.
8.4 From now until 2030, gradually improve global efficiency in how resources are used for production and consumption, and work to separate economic growth from environmental harm. Developed countries should lead the way under the 10-year framework of sustainable consumption and production programs.
8.5 By 2030, ensure full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including young people and persons with disabilities, with equal pay for equal work.
8.6 By 2020, significantly reduce the number of young people who are not in employment, education, or training.
8.7 Take urgent and effective action to end forced labour, modern slavery, and human trafficking. Eliminate the worst forms of child labour, including child soldier recruitment, and end all forms of child labour by 2025.
8.8 Protect labour rights and create safe, secure working conditions for all workers, including migrant workers, especially women and those in vulnerable jobs.
8.9 By 2030, develop and carry out policies that promote sustainable tourism, which creates jobs and supports local culture and products.
8.10 Strengthen local financial institutions to expand access to banking, insurance, and financial services for everyone.
8.a Increase trade-related support for developing countries, especially the least developed, through initiatives like the Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Technical Assistance.
8.b By 2020, create and put into action a global strategy for youth employment and apply the International Labour Organization’s Global Jobs Pact.
9.1 Build quality, reliable, sustainable, and strong infrastructure, including regional and cross-border systems, to support economic growth and human well-being, with affordable and fair access for everyone.
9.2 Promote inclusive and sustainable industrial growth and, by 2030, increase industry’s share of jobs and GDP according to each country’s situation, while doubling its share in the least developed countries.
9.3 Improve access for small industries and enterprises, especially in developing countries, to financial services such as affordable credit, and help them connect to value chains and markets.
9.4 By 2030, modernize infrastructure and upgrade industries to make them sustainable, with better resource efficiency, wider use of clean technologies, and eco-friendly industrial processes, with all countries taking action based on their capacities.
9.5 Strengthen scientific research and improve technology in industries across all countries. By 2030, encourage innovation, increase the number of research and development workers per million people, and raise both public and private investment in R&D.
9.a Support sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through better financial, technological, and technical help, especially for African nations, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries, and small island states.
9.b Promote domestic technology development, research, and innovation in developing countries by creating policies that support industrial diversification and add value to natural resources and commodities.
9.c Greatly expand access to information and communication technology and aim to provide affordable and universal Internet access in the least developed countries by 2020.
10.1 By 2030, make sure the income of the poorest 40% of people grows faster than the national average and continues to rise.
10.2 By 2030, support and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all people, no matter their age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic background.
10.3 Ensure equal opportunities for everyone and reduce unfair differences by removing discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and by creating fair legislation, policies, and actions.
10.4 Use policies such as fair taxation, wages, and social protection to gradually achieve greater equality.
10.5 Strengthen the rules and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions, and make sure these rules are properly followed.
10.6 Increase the participation and representation of developing countries in decision-making within global economic and financial institutions, so they become more effective, fair, and accountable.
10.7 Support safe, orderly, and well-managed migration by creating and applying fair migration policies.
10.a Apply the principle of special and differential treatment for developing countries, especially the least developed ones, as agreed under World Trade Organization rules.
10.b Encourage financial support and investment, including foreign direct investment, to flow to countries that need it most—particularly least developed countries, African nations, small island states, and landlocked developing countries—based on their national plans and programs.
10.c By 2030, lower the cost of sending remittances to less than 3%, and remove money transfer routes that charge more than 5%.
11.1 By 2030, make sure everyone has access to adequate, safe, and affordable housing, along with basic services, and improve living conditions in slums.
11.2 By 2030, provide safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport for all. Improve road safety by expanding public transport, paying special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups such as women, children, older people, and persons with disabilities.
11.3 By 2030, promote inclusive and sustainable urban development and strengthen planning and management of human settlements in a participatory and integrated way in all countries.
11.4 Increase efforts to protect and preserve the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
11.5 By 2030, greatly reduce deaths, injuries, and economic losses caused by disasters, including water-related ones, with a focus on protecting the poor and vulnerable communities.
11.6 By 2030, reduce the negative environmental impact of cities, focusing especially on improving air quality and managing waste effectively.
11.7 By 2030, ensure universal access to safe, inclusive, green, and accessible public spaces, particularly for women, children, older people, and persons with disabilities.
11.a Strengthen national and regional planning to support positive economic, social, and environmental connections between urban, peri-urban, and rural areas.
11.b By 2020, increase the number of cities adopting and carrying out integrated policies and plans for inclusion, resource efficiency, climate change adaptation, and disaster resilience. Implement comprehensive disaster risk management at all levels in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030.
11.c Support least developed countries, through financial and technical help, in building sustainable and resilient buildings using local materials.
12.1 Put into action the 10-year framework of programs on sustainable consumption and production. All countries should take part, with developed countries leading, while considering the needs and abilities of developing nations.
12.2 By 2030, manage natural resources in a sustainable and efficient way.
12.3 By 2030, cut global food waste in half per person at both retail and consumer levels, and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including after harvesting.
12.4 By 2020, ensure environmentally safe management of chemicals and all types of waste throughout their entire life cycle, following international agreements. Significantly reduce their release into the air, water, and soil to limit harmful effects on human health and the environment.
12.5 By 2030, greatly reduce the amount of waste produced through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
12.6 Motivate companies, especially large and international ones, to follow sustainable practices and include sustainability information in their reports.
12.7 Encourage governments to adopt sustainable public procurement practices, in line with their national priorities and policies.
12.8 By 2030, make sure people everywhere have the right knowledge and awareness to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.
12.a Help developing countries strengthen their scientific and technological abilities so they can shift towards more sustainable ways of consumption and production.
12.b Create and apply tools to track the impact of sustainable development in tourism, ensuring it creates jobs and supports local culture and products.
12.c Reduce wasteful fossil fuel subsidies by removing market distortions. This includes adjusting taxes and phasing out harmful subsidies in a way that reflects their environmental costs, while considering the specific needs of developing countries and protecting the poor and vulnerable communities from negative effects.
13.1 Strengthen the ability of all countries to adapt and respond to climate-related dangers and natural disasters.
13.2 Include climate change actions in national policies, strategies, and planning.
13.3 Improve education, awareness, and institutional capacity on how to reduce climate change impacts, adapt to them, and respond early to warnings.
13.a Fulfill the pledge made by developed countries under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to jointly mobilize $100 billion each year by 2020 to support developing countries. This funding should help with climate action, ensure transparency, and fully activate the Green Climate Fund as soon as possible.
13.b Support systems that build capacity for effective climate change planning and management in least developed countries and small island states, with special focus on women, youth, and marginalized communities.
It is acknowledged that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the main international platform for negotiating the global response to climate change.
14.1 By 2025, stop and greatly reduce pollution in the oceans, especially pollution from land activities such as plastic waste and harmful chemicals.
14.2 By 2020, manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems in a sustainable way to prevent serious damage, make them stronger, and restore them so that oceans stay healthy and productive.
14.3 Reduce and deal with the effects of ocean acidification by improving scientific cooperation at all levels.
14.4 By 2020, regulate fishing properly to stop overfishing, illegal and unreported fishing, and harmful fishing practices. Use science-based plans to restore fish stocks quickly to safe levels that can provide long-term harvests.
14.5 By 2020, protect at least 10% of coastal and marine areas, following national and international laws and using the best available science.
14.6 By 2020, ban harmful fishing subsidies that increase overfishing, remove subsidies that support illegal fishing, and avoid creating new ones. At the same time, ensure fair treatment for developing and least developed countries in World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations.
14.7 By 2030, increase the economic gains for Small Island Developing States and least developed countries by using marine resources in a sustainable way, including better management of fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism.
14.a Improve ocean health by increasing scientific knowledge, building research capacity, and sharing marine technology. This should especially benefit developing countries, including small island states and least developed countries, to help them use marine biodiversity for sustainable development.
14.b Give small-scale traditional fishers better access to marine resources and markets.
14.c Strengthen the protection and sustainable use of oceans by following international law, as stated in UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), which provides the global legal framework for ocean conservation and use.
15.1 By 2020, protect, restore, and use land and freshwater ecosystems in a sustainable way. This includes forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, following international agreements.
15.2 By 2020, apply sustainable forest management, stop deforestation, restore damaged forests, and greatly increase tree planting and forest restoration worldwide.
15.3 By 2030, fight desertification, restore damaged land and soil affected by droughts, floods, and desertification, and aim for a world where land is not degraded.
15.4 By 2030, protect mountain ecosystems and their biodiversity to make sure they can continue to provide important benefits for sustainable development.
15.5 Take quick and strong action to reduce damage to natural habitats, stop biodiversity loss, and by 2020, protect and prevent endangered species from going extinct.
15.6 Support fair and equal sharing of benefits from using genetic resources and ensure proper access to these resources as agreed internationally.
15.7 Take urgent steps to stop poaching and illegal trading of protected plants and animals, and tackle both the demand and supply of illegal wildlife products.
15.8 By 2020, create measures to stop and greatly reduce the impact of invasive species on land and water ecosystems, and control or eliminate the most harmful ones.
15.9 By 2020, include the value of ecosystems and biodiversity in national and local planning, development plans, poverty reduction strategies, and accounting systems.
15.a Collect and increase funds from all sources to protect biodiversity and ecosystems and ensure their sustainable use.
15.b Gather significant resources at all levels to support sustainable forest management and provide proper incentives for developing countries to protect, conserve, and restore forests.
15.c Strengthen global efforts to stop poaching and wildlife trafficking by supporting local communities and helping them develop sustainable livelihood opportunities.
16.1 Greatly reduce all kinds of violence and lower death rates caused by violence everywhere.
16.2 Stop abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence or torture against children.
16.3 Support the rule of law at both national and international levels and make sure everyone has equal access to justice.
16.4 By 2030, cut down illegal financial flows and arms trade, improve the recovery and return of stolen assets, and fight against all types of organized crime.
16.5 Significantly reduce corruption and bribery in every form.
16.6 Build institutions that are effective, accountable, and transparent at all levels.
16.7 Ensure decision-making is responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative of all people.
16.8 Increase and strengthen the role of developing countries in global decision-making bodies.
16.9 By 2030, provide everyone with a legal identity, including proper birth registration.
16.10 Guarantee public access to information and protect basic freedoms in line with national laws and international agreements.
16.a Strengthen national institutions, with the help of international cooperation, to build capacity at all levels especially in developing countries to prevent violence, terrorism, and crime.
16.b Promote and enforce fair laws and policies that support sustainable development without discrimination.
Finance
Technology
Capacity-building
Trade
Systemic Issues
Policy and Institutional Coherence
Multi-stakeholder Partnerships
Data, Monitoring, and Accountability
2.Online Platform
The online platform will act as a hub to collect and share information on existing STI programmes, initiatives, and mechanisms within and outside the UN. It will provide access to knowledge, experiences, best practices, and lessons learned, as well as share open-access scientific publications from around the world. The platform will be developed based on an independent technical review, learning from other similar initiatives, to ensure it complements existing systems, avoids duplication, and improves collaboration.
3.Multi-stakeholder Forum
The Multi-stakeholder Forum on STI for the SDGs will take place once a year for two days. It will bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss how science, technology, and innovation can support the implementation of the SDGs. The Forum will serve as a space for networking, partnerships, and cooperation. It will help identify technology needs and gaps, promote innovation, strengthen scientific collaboration, and support the development, sharing, and transfer of relevant technologies.
The Forum will be organized by the President of ECOSOC before the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) or alongside other major events when appropriate. Each meeting will be co-chaired by two Member States, and a summary of discussions will be prepared as input for the HLPF.
4.Connection with the HLPF
The High-Level Political Forum will use the Forum’s summary to guide its discussions. It will also decide on the themes for future Forums, with input from the Task Team.
Regional Level
