UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2000 at the Millenium Summit of the United Nations 198 nations agreed upon 8 Millenium Development Goals (MDG). The goals should have been achieved by 2015. At the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in Septemer 2015 a new agenda for sustainable development that builds on the previous one was set. The new agenda is comprised of 17 Sustainable Development Goals that go much further than the MDG and which should be achieved by 2030. Following goals are set:
- No Poverty
- Zero Hunger
- Good Health and Well-Being
- Quality Education
- Gender Equality
- Clean Water and Sanitaion
- Affordable and Clean Energy
- Decent Work and Econimic Growth
- Industry Innovation and Infrastructre
- Reduced Inequalities
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Responsible Consumption and Production
- Climate Action
- Life Below Water
- Life on Land
- Peace and Justice, Stron Institutions
- Partnerships for the Goals