Moderate gains in some areas but only 18% of the SDGs are on-track
A critical U.N. summit opened to confront the sobering reality that only modest gains have been made in a select few areas.
Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action, adopted by all 193 member nations, that represent an urgent blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Encompassing social, economic, and environmental dimensions, the SDGs address critical global challenges such as ending poverty and hunger, improving health and education, reducing inequality, combating climate change, and promoting peace and justice. The aim is to achieve the goals by 2030.
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