Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015, represent a comprehensive global framework aimed at addressing critical challenges of the 21st century. Encompassing 17 goals and 169 targets, the SDGs focus on eliminating poverty and hunger, reducing inequalities, combating climate change, ensuring quality education and healthcare, and protecting natural resources. Together, they provide an integrated vision that links economic growth, social well-being, and environmental sustainability. This article explores the significance of the SDGs as a roadmap for building a more equitable and resilient world. It highlights the interconnected nature of the goals and stresses that progress in one area often accelerates advancements in others. While notable achievements have been made, challenges such as resource constraints, policy gaps, and uneven implementation across nations remain significant obstacles. The article further emphasizes the importance of partnerships among governments, civil society, private sector, and individuals to realize the vision of the 2030 Agenda. Ultimately, the SDGs symbolize a global commitment not just to immediate development priorities, but also to safeguarding the future of humanity and the planet. By aligning action with these goals, societies can collectively pave the way towards a better, more sustainable future.
Author: Sowmya Hegde -
Language: English
Topic: Human Rights and Development
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7082446957
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