What are SDG’s?

QuestionsCategory: SustainabilityWhat are SDG’s?
Keshav Patel asked 11 months ago
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What are SDG's?
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What are SDG's?
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Learn what SDGs are and understand their universal call to action to create and influence positive impact globally.
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Team GreenSutra® Staff answered 10 months ago

SDG’s are known as Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Development Goals by Team GreenSutra

The SGD’s were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.

There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals:

wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at SDG # SDG Description Targets Indicators
1 Agasthya 20/07/2025 04:14 AM Agasthya 20/07/2025 04:14 AM No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere 7 14
2 Agasthya 20/07/2025 04:17 AM Agasthya 20/07/2025 04:17 AM Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture 8 13
3 Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 13 28
4 Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 10 11
5 Gender Equality Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 9 14
6 Clean Water and Sanitation Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 8 11
7 Affordable and Clean Energy Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 5 6
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full employment and decent work for all 12 17
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization and foster innovation 8 12
10 Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries 10 14
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 10 15
12 Responsible Consumption and Production Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 11 13
13 Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 5 8
14 Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources 10 10
15 Life on Land Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt biodiversity loss, and protect ecosystems 12 14
16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions 12 24
17 Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen implementation means and revitalize global partnerships 19 25
SDG # SDG Description Targets Indicators

These goals recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.