Understanding the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of universal action items, address economic, environmental and political challenges facing the world. Formulated by the United Nations (UN) in 2015, the 17 SDGs aim to achieve a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future by the year 2030. The SDGs are organized across four pillars: Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption.