SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL – 1
NO POVERTY
Eradicating poverty in all its forms remains one of the greatest challenges being faced by humanity. While the number of people living in extreme poverty dropped by more than half between 1990 and 2020, however, too many are still struggling for the most basic human needs that are imperative for a living.
As of 2020, about 857 million people still lived on less than Rs 160 a day; lack food, drinking water and necessary sanitation. Rapid growth in various countries such as India has lifted millions out of poverty, but progress has been uneven. Women are more likely to be poorer than men because they have less paid work, education, and own less property.
For more details please visit https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal1
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL – 3
GOOD HEALTH & WELL BEING
The world has made great progress against several leading causes of diseases and deaths. Life expectancy has now increased manifold; infant and maternal mortality rates have declined enormously, HIV and malaria deaths have almost reduced to 50%.
Good health is essential to sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda reflects the complexity and inter connectedness of the two. It takes into account widening economic and social inequalities, rapid urbanization, threats to the climate and the environment, the continuing burden of HIV and other infectious diseases, and emerging challenges such as noncommunicable diseases. Universal health coverage will be integral to achieving SDG 3, ending poverty and reducing inequalities. Emerging global health priorities not explicitly included in the SDGs, including antimicrobial resistance, also demand action
For more details please visit https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal3
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL – 4
QUALITY EDUCATION
Since 2010, there has been enormous progress in achieving the target of primary education. The total enrolment rate in developing regions reached 95% in 2020, and the worldwide number of children out of school has dropped by almost 50%. There has also been enormous increase in literacy rates, and many girls are in school than ever before.
Achieving inclusive and quality education for all reaffirms the belief that education is one of the most powerful and proven vehicles for sustainable development. This goal ensures that all girls and boys complete free primary and secondary schooling by 2030. It also aims to provide equal access to affordable vocational training, to eliminate gender and wealth disparities, and achieve universal access to a quality higher education.
For more details please visit https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal4
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL – 8
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Over the past 30 years the number of workers living in extreme poverty have declined extensively, despite the lasting impact of the 2008 economic crisis and global recession. In developing countries, the middle class now makes up more than 43% of total employment – a number that has almost tripled between 1995 and 2020.
The SDGs promote sustained economic growth, higher levels of productivity and technological innovation. Encouraging entrepreneurship and job creation are significant, as they are effective measures to eradicate forced labour, slavery and human trafficking. With these targets in mind, the goal is to achieve full and productive employment, and decent work, for all women and men by 2030.
For more details please visit https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal8
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL – 9
INDUSTRY INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Investment in infrastructure and innovation are crucial drivers of economic growth and development. With over half the world population now living in cities, mass transport and renewable energy are becoming ever more important, as they are the growth of new industries and information and communication technologies.
Technological progress is also key to finding lasting solutions to both economic and environmental challenges, such as providing new jobs and promoting energy efficiency. Promoting sustainable industries, and investing in scientific research and innovation, are all important ways to facilitate sustainable development.
For more details please visit https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal9
