The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are part of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is a 15-year plan for advancing sustainable development in a global scale. Agenda 2030 was adopted in 2015 by the 193 member countries of the United Nations. The main part of Agenda 2030 is the 17 SDGs, which set targets, internationally accepted and agreed upon, to be achieved by 2030 in the areas of social, environmental, and economic sustainability. The SDGs are the most comprehensive set of targets to date.

The SDGs replaced a previous 15-year plan called the Millennium Development Goals, which was created in 2000. The Millennium Development Goals were mainly focused on sustainable development in developing countries. The SDGs are focused on all countries in the world, that globally need to take action for sustainable development. 

The SDGs include 17 main goals (each with a number of specific targets and indicators to measure progress). In total, the SDGs comprise 17 goals, 169 targets, and 232 indicators.

The 17 SDGs are:

·         SDG 1 : No poverty

·         SDG 2: Zero hunger

·         SDG 3: Good health and well-being

·         SDG 4: Quality education

·         SDG 5: Gender equality

·         SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation

·         SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy

·         SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth

·         SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

·         SDG 10: Reduced inequalities

·         SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities

·         SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production

·         SDG 13: Climate action

·         SDG 14: Life below water

·         SDG 15: Life on land

·         SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

·         SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals