In 2015, all 193 United Nations Member States agreed to a set of Global Goals (also known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs) designed to advance human dignity while protecting the planet.
The 17 goals and 169 targets are the world’s shared “to-do” list with a 2030 due date: ending preventable diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria and maternal deaths; improving access to education, food, and sanitation; and promoting gender equality. To achieve the ultimate goal of ending extreme poverty, the private sector, local cities, national governments, and non-profits are working together to strengthen institutions, like rule of law, support access to better work, and combat climate change.