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UN Global Goals

Leaving No One Behind

Our generation is facing unprecedented challenges like pollution, loss of biodiversity and climate disruption. To this end, the United Nations has implemented an international program on Sustainable Development that will run until 2030. A worldwide cooperation is essential to tackle these issues.


United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - SDG

The global goals aim to reach those furthest behind first. This means ending extreme poverty in all its forms and reducing inequalities among individuals and groups and recognising that the dignity for individuals is fundamental. The specific needs of vulnerable countries are to be addressed, so that each of them can enjoy 'sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and social progress.'

Ultimately, leaving no one behind means that we need to transform deeply rooted systems such as social behaviour, political aspects and economic structures as well as business models at all levels – from a local level to a global level.


The Global Goals

On 25th September 2015, 193 countries met at the UN General Assembly and adopted the 2030 Development Agenda entitled 'Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.' These new goals replaced and expanded the Millennium Development Goals.

These goals are meant to apply to all parts of the world, not only the developing countries. It is a 15-year program ending 2030 with some goals having a shorter deadline.

There are 17 goals and a total of 169 targets. Each of the goals include a short title followed by a phrase explaining the context of the goal in one sentence, then followed by sub targets related to the various goals.

Below is the list of the 17 goals, to find out more, visit the UN website

  1. No Poverty
  2. Zero Hunger
  3. Good Health and Well-being
  4. Quality Education
  5. Gender Equality
  6. Clean Water and Sanitation
  7. Affordable and Clean Energy
  8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
  9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  10. Reducing Inequality
  11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
  12. Responsible Consumption and Production
  13. Climate Action
  14. Life Below Water
  15. Life On Land
  16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  17. Partnerships for the Goals.

MAINTENANT Sustaining Now uses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for all our work, contributing to spread these Global Goals across the whole community, strengthen their understanding and highlight their importance.

MAINTENANT Sustaining Now do endorse Goal 4 with an accent on target 4.7.

Goal 4 – QUALITY EDUCATION
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Target 4.7
By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.


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 Goal 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Goal 10 - Reduced Inequalities Goal 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production Goal 13 - Climate Action Goal 14 - Life Below Water Goal 15 - Life on Land Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Goal 17 - Partnerships

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