The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a set of 17 interconnected global goals established by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They represent a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all people by 2030.

The SDGs are integrated and interdependent, recognizing that progress in one area affects outcomes in others. They aim to balance economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection to achieve truly sustainable development. Countries around the world have committed to prioritizing progress for those most in need, addressing global challenges such as poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, water and sanitation, clean energy, climate change, and peace.

There are 17 SDGs in total:

1. No Poverty – End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

2. Zero Hunger – End hunger, achieve food security, and promote sustainable agriculture.

3. Good Health and Well-being – Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all.

4. Quality Education – Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all.

5. Gender Equality – Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

6. Clean Water and Sanitation – Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

7. Affordable and Clean Energy – Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth – Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth and full employment.

9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Build resilient infrastructure and promote innovation.

10. Reduced Inequalities – Reduce inequality within and among countries.

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities – Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

12. Responsible Consumption and Production – Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

13. Climate Action – Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

14. Life Below Water – Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources.

15. Life on Land – Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.

17. Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize global partnerships.

Achieving the SDGs requires the creativity, knowledge, technology, and financial resources of all sectors of society working together. In short, the SDGs provide a shared global blueprint for achieving a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future for everyone.