The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of ___________ interlinked global goals?

A. 15
B. 17
C. 20
D. 30

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all”. The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by 2030.

The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world:

1. GOAL 1: No Poverty
2. GOAL 2: Zero Hunger
3. GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
4. GOAL 4: Quality Education
5. GOAL 5: Gender Equality
6. GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
7. GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
8. GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
11. GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
13. GOAL 13: Climate Action
14. GOAL 14: Life Below Water
15. GOAL 15: Life on Land
16. GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
17. GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

In September 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on the principle of “leaving no one behind”, the new Agenda emphasizes a holistic approach to achieving sustainable development for all.

The SDGs also explicitly include disability and persons with disabilities 11 times. Disability is referenced in multiple parts of the SDGs, specifically in the parts related to education, growth and employment, inequality, accessibility of human settlements, as well as data collection and the monitoring of the SDGs.

Although, the word “disability” is not cited directly in all goals, the goals are indeed relevant to ensure the inclusion and development of persons with disabilities.

The newly implemented 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development holds a deep promise for persons with disabilities everywhere.

The year 2016 marks the first year of the implementation of the SDGs. At this critical point,  #Envision2030 will work to promote the mainstreaming of disability and the implementation of the SDGs throughout its 15-year lifespan with objectives to:

• Raise awareness of the 2030 Agenda and the achievement of the SDGs for persons with disabilities;
• Promote an active dialogue among stakeholders on the SDGs with a view to create a better world for persons with disabilities; and
• Establish an ongoing live web resource on each SDG and disability.

The campaign invites all interested parties in sharing their vision of the world in 2030 to be inclusive of persons with disabilities.