### Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Overview
As a field expert in international development and sustainability, I am often asked about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The SDGs were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This agenda is a plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity, seeking to strengthen universal peace in the twenty-first century.
The SDGs are integrated and interdependent, meaning that success in one area often leads to success in others. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with improving health and education, reducing inequality, and spurring economic growth that is sustainable. All SDGs and targets are integrated to be a part of the new sustainable development agenda.

Here is a detailed look at each of the 17 SDGs:

GOAL 1: No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

GOAL 2: Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

GOAL 4: Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

GOAL 5: Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

**GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure**
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

GOAL 10: Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.

**GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities**
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

**GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production**
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

GOAL 13: Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

GOAL 14: Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.

GOAL 15: Life On Land
Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss.

**GOAL 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions**
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.

GOAL 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

The SDGs are not just a to-do list for governments; they are a call to action for every sector and individual. By working together, we can make significant strides toward achieving these ambitious goals that will benefit people and the planet.

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The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world:GOAL 1: No Poverty.GOAL 2: Zero Hunger.GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being.GOAL 4: Quality Education.GOAL 5: Gender Equality.GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.More items...read more >>