Sustainable development is the responsibility of every part of society, across the world. It cannot be achieved without linkages, across the goals, but also between
SDG 16 and 17 explore some of the underlying factors that are needed in order to ensure delivery of the other SDGs. Peace and Justice
This is the second of two SDGs that look at the broader ecosystem – the other being SDG 14: Life Below Water. Life on land
The two SDGs that look at the broader ecosystem divide it into Life Below Water, and Life on Land. The oceans, and the rivers and
Climate change is a crisis that will affect every part of society, and every country. Universities need to be at the forefront of action to
Much of the world’s economy is based around producing things for consumption. This drives the engine of industry. If we want the world to develop
Cities and communities must themselves be sustainable. More and more of the world’s population lives in urban centres, and this is often the home of
Equality needs to underpin every aspect of sustainability if the objectives of the SDGs are to be met. Although SDG 5 explores this through the
Investments in infrastructure – transport, irrigation, energy and information and communication technology – are crucial to achieving sustainable development and empowering communities in many countries.
Decent work in safe and stable conditions is a vital component of helping people out of poverty, with the related aspects of reducing hunger and
