
SDG 12.5: Reducing Waste Through Prevention, Reuse and Recycling Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 calls for responsible consumption and production. Its target 12.5 sets a clear ambition: by 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. Waste is not only what ends up in a bin or landfill. It also represents materials,…

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Energy powers homes, schools, hospitals, businesses and transport. Yet access to reliable, affordable and clean energy is still uneven around the world. Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) calls for access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for everyone by 2030. Why clean energy matters Many communities still…

SDG 15 and Biodiversity: Protecting Life on Land Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It includes the diversity of species, the genetic differences within those species, and the ecosystems they form. From forests and wetlands to grasslands and mountains, these living systems support human wellbeing and the health of the planet. The United…

The Sustainable Development Goals: A Shared Plan for a Better Future The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals designed to improve people’s lives, protect the planet and support peace and prosperity. Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, they…

How Innovation Is Shaping the Cities of the Future Cities have always been places of change. They bring people, ideas and industries together, creating opportunities to rethink how we live and work. Today, urban innovation is helping cities respond to some of their most pressing challenges, from climate change and housing shortages to congestion and…

Environmental Sustainability Goals: Building a Better Future Environmental sustainability goals set out how we can protect the natural world while meeting people’s needs today and in the future. They help governments, businesses, communities and individuals turn broad ambitions—such as tackling climate change or reducing waste—into practical, measurable action. These goals are increasingly important as the…