The full form of SDG is Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Development Goals are a set of 17 goals that were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These goals are a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
The 17 SDGs cover a wide range of issues, including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace, justice and strong institutions, and partnerships for the goals.
Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. Some of the targets include eradicating extreme poverty, reducing maternal and child mortality, ensuring universal access to quality education, promoting gender equality and empowering women, ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for all, promoting sustainable economic growth and decent work for all, combating climate change and its impacts, protecting and restoring ecosystems, and promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.
Achieving the SDGs requires the collective efforts of governments, civil society, businesses, and individuals. It requires a holistic and integrated approach that takes into account the interlinkages between the different goals. For example, addressing poverty and hunger requires not only increasing income and access to food but also improving access to education, healthcare, clean water, and sanitation.
The SDGs are not legally binding, but they are a moral and political commitment by all countries to work towards their achievement. They provide a framework for sustainable development that can guide policy-making, resource allocation, and decision-making at all levels.
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