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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Introduction

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 📑🌍 What are SDGs? 👧👦

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"Sustainable" means that something can carry on forever. The SDGs aim to create better ways of life without destroying the environment and resources for the future.

Of course, it's important that leaders of countries and companies work together to achieve these goals. But we too need to think and talk about the SDGs, and live in ways that help benefit other people and the Earth. Let's look at the 17 goals.

Note: The Panasonic Kids School "What are the SDGs?" web page was created with the cooperation of Toshio Tejima, deputy chairperson of the Japanese Society of ESD, and with reference to web pages explaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the United Nations Information Center and Save the Children websites.

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Kids Edition SDGs - Panasonic kids school - Corporate Citizenship Activities - Sustainability - Panasonic Holdings

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"Have you heard about SDGs? “SDGs” stands for Sustainable Development Goals. These goals were chosen in the 2015 session of the United Nations General Assembly. The 17 goals are to be achieved by 2030.

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Overcoming the World's Challenges - The Global Goals

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The climate crisis. Ensuring no one goes hungry. Human rights abuses. Extreme poverty. Problems of this scale can be overwhelming, but the Global Goals(also known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs) are the solution to tackling them.

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The Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs) are a set of targets relating to future international development. They are created by the United Nations and promoted as the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. They replaced the Millennium Development Goals that expired at the end of 2015. The SGDs run from 2015 to 2030. There are 17 goals and 169 specific targets for those goals.

The 17 goals

Goal 1: No Poverty

No Poverty - End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Extreme poverty has been cut by more than half since 1990- however, more than 1 in 5 people live on less than $1.25 a day

Poverty is more than lack of income or resources- it includes lack of basic services, such as education, hunger, social discrimination and exclusion, and lack of participation in decision making.

Gender inequality plays a large role in the perpetuation of poverty and its risks; They then face potentially life-threatening risks from early pregnancy, and often lost hopes for an education and a better income.

Age groups are affected differently when struck with poverty; its most devastating effects are on children, to whom it poses a great threat. It affects their education, health, nutrition, and security. It also negatively affects the emotional and spiritual development of children through the environment it creates.

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Zero Hunger - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Globally, 1 in 9 people are undernourished, the vast majority of these people live in developing countries

Agriculture is the single largest employer in the world, providing livelihoods for 40 per cent of today's global population. It is the largest source of income and jobs for poor rural households. Women comprise on average 43 per cent of the agricultural labor force in developing countries, and over 50 per cent in parts of Asia and Africa, yet they only own 20% of the land.

Poor nutrition causes nearly half (45 per cent) of deaths in children under five - 3.1 million children each year.

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Good Health and Well-being - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Significant strides have been made in increasing life expectancy and reducing some of the common killers associated with child and maternal mortality, and major progress has been made on increasing access to clean water and sanitation, reducing malaria, tuberculosis, polio and the spread of HIV/AIDS.

However, only half of women in developing countries have received the health care they need

An important target is to substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from pollution-related diseases.

Goal 4: Quality Education

Quality Education - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Major progress has been made for education access, specifically at the primary school level, for both boys and girls. However, access does not always mean quality of education, or completion of primary school. Currently, 103 million youth worldwide still lack basic literacy skills, and more than 60 per cent of them are women

Target 1 "By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and Goal-4 effective learning outcomes"- shows the commitment to nondiscriminatory education outcomes

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Gender Equality - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large

While a record 143 countries guaranteed equality between men and women in their Constitutions by 2014, another 52 had not taken this step. In many nations, gender discrimination is still woven through legal and social norms

Though goal 5 is the gender equality stand-alone goal, the SDG's can only be successful if women are completely integrated into each and every goal

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Clean Water and Sanitation - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

The first three out of eight targets include:

"By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all."

"By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations."

"By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally."

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Affordable and Clean Energy - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Decent Work and Economic Growth - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Reduced Inequalities - Reduce income inequality within and among countries

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Sustainable Cities and Communities - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Responsible Consumption and Production - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Goal 13: Climate Action

Climate Action - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy

Goal 14: Life Below Water

Life Below Water - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Goal 15: Life on Land

Life on Land - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Partnerships for the Goals - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Images for kids

The sustainable development goals are a UN initiative

UN SDG consultations in Mariupol, Ukraine

In Spanish: Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para niños

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Sustainable Development Goals Facts for Kids

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Learn Sustainable Development Goals facts for kids

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | No Poverty (1)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Zero Hunger (2)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Good Health and Well Being (3)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Quality Education (4)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Gender Equality (5)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Clean Water and Sanitation (6)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Affordable and Clean Energy (7)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Decent Work and Economic Growth (8)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (9)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Reduced Inequalities (10)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Sustainable Cities and Communities (11)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Responsible Consumption and Production (12)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Climate Action (13)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Life Below Water (14)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Life On Land (15)

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UN Sustainable Development Goals | Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16)

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Poverty – Not having enough money to meet basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing.

Basic Needs – Things people must have to live, like food, water, and a home.

Shelter – A safe place where people can live, like a house or apartment.

Hunger – The feeling of not having enough food to eat.

Access – Having the ability to get something you need, like clean water or education.

Resource – Something that people use to live and grow, like food, money, or education.

Donation – Giving money, food, clothes, or other things to help people in need.

Charity – An organization that helps people who are poor or in trouble.

Fundraising – Collecting money to help people or support a cause.

Equal – Being the same in amount, size, or value; treated fairly.

Opportunity – A chance to do something important, like going to school or getting a job.

Homeless – A person without a home or place to live.

Community – A group of people living together in one place and helping each other.

Income – Money people earn from working.

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Hunger – The feeling you get when you do not have enough food to eat.

Nutrition – Getting the right kinds of food to help your body grow and stay healthy.

Malnutrition – When someone does not get enough good food to stay healthy.

Food Security – Always having enough safe and healthy food to eat.

Crop – A plant that farmers grow to use for food, like corn, wheat, or rice.

Harvest – Picking or gathering crops when they are ready.

Farm – A place where people grow food or raise animals.

Donation – Giving food, money, or supplies to help people who are hungry.

Charity – An organization that helps people who need food and other help.

Sustainable Farming – Growing food in a way that is good for the Earth and can keep going for a long time.

Access – Being able to get healthy food when you need it.

Food Bank – A place where people can go to get free food if they need help.

Community Garden – A place where a group of people grow fruits and vegetables together to share.

Zero Hunger – A goal where everyone in the world has enough healthy food every day.

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Health – How well and strong your body and mind are.

Well-Being – Feeling good in your body, mind, and life.

Exercise – Moving your body to stay strong and healthy.

Nutrition – Eating the right foods to keep your body healthy.

Mental Health – How you feel, think, and handle your emotions.

Hygiene – Keeping yourself and your surroundings clean to stay healthy.

Doctor – A person who helps you stay healthy or helps you when you are sick.

Vaccine – A shot that helps protect you from getting sick.

Disease – A sickness that can make people feel bad or weak.

Injury – When part of your body gets hurt.

Medicine – Something you take to help you feel better when you are sick.

Hospital – A place where sick or hurt people go to get help.

Prevention – Things you do to stop yourself from getting sick or hurt.

Healthy Choices – Decisions you make that help your body and mind stay strong (like eating fruits or getting enough sleep).

First Aid – Help given right away to someone who is hurt or sick.

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Education – Learning new things in school or other places.

Equal Opportunity – Making sure everyone has the same chance to learn, no matter who they are.

Subjects – Different things you learn about in school, like math, reading, and science.

Curriculum – The plan of what students will learn in school.

Resources – Tools like books, computers, and pencils that help students learn.

Access – Being able to get the education or tools you need.

Success – Doing well in school and reaching your goals.

Support – Getting help from teachers, parents, and friends to learn better.

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Gender – Being a boy, a girl, or another identity.

Equality – Treating everyone the same and fairly.

Rights – Things everyone should have, like going to school and being safe.

Fairness – Making sure no one is treated better or worse because of who they are.

Respect – Being kind and showing that everyone is important.

Opportunity – Having the same chances to do something, like playing sports or getting a job.

Empowerment – Helping people feel strong and able to reach their goals.

Discrimination – Treating someone unfairly because they are different.

Freedom – Being able to make choices about your own life.

Rights of Girls and Boys – Making sure girls and boys have the same rights and chances.

Leadership – When someone helps guide or lead others.

Voice – Being able to share your thoughts and ideas.

Respect Differences – Understanding and accepting that people can be different and that's okay.

Inclusion – Making sure everyone is part of the group.

Justice – Making sure everyone is treated fairly and rightly.

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Sanitation – Keeping places clean and safe to stop the spread of germs.

Clean Water – Water that is safe to drink, cook with, and wash with.

Pollution – Dirty or harmful things that get into water, air, or land.

Access – Being able to get something, like clean water.

Hygiene – Good habits that keep you healthy, like washing your hands.

Safe Drinking Water – Water that does not have germs and won’t make you sick.

Contamination – When something dirty or dangerous gets into water.

Water Scarcity – when there is not enough clean water for people to use.

Disease – Sickness that can spread when water and places are not clean.

Water Treatment – Cleaning water to make it safe to drink.

Conservation – Saving and protecting water from being wasted.

Resources – Important things like water that people need to live.

Public Health – Keeping communities healthy by providing clean water and good sanitation.

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Energy – Power that makes things work, like lights, cars, and machines.

Electricity – A type of energy that powers homes, schools, and businesses.

Affordable – Something that is not too expensive and most people can pay for.

Clean Energy – Energy that does not pollute the air or harm the planet.

Renewable Energy – Energy that comes from natural sources that don’t run out, like the sun or wind.

Solar Power – Energy that comes from the sun.

Wind Power – Energy that comes from the wind turning big turbines.

Fossil Fuels – Energy sources like coal, oil, and gas that can harm the environment.

Sustainable – Something we can keep using without hurting the Earth.

Hydropower – Energy made by moving water, like rivers or dams.

Pollution – Dirty things that hurt the environment, like smoke from burning fuels.

Resources – Natural things we use to make energy, like the sun, water, and wind.

Electric Grid – A big system that moves electricity from power plants to homes and schools.

Climate Change – Big changes in Earth’s weather caused by pollution from dirty energy.

Efficiency – Using less energy to do the same work, like using LED lightbulbs.

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Economy – How people buy, sell, and trade things in a country.

Growth – When something gets bigger or better, like a business or the economy.

Decent Work – A job that is safe, fair, and pays enough money to live well.

Fair Wages – Getting paid the right amount of money for the work you do.

Employment – Having a job or being hired to do work.

Business – A company that sells goods or services to make money.

Entrepreneur – A person who starts their own business.

Innovation – A new idea or way of doing something better.

Worker Rights – Rules that protect people at their jobs, like safety and fair pay.

Unemployment – When people who want jobs can’t find one.

Labor – The work people do to create goods and services.

Productivity – How much work gets done in a certain time.

Opportunity – A chance for people to get a good job and have a better life.

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Industry – Businesses that make things like cars, clothes, or food.

Innovation – A new idea, tool, or way of doing something better.

Infrastructure – Important things like roads, bridges, and buildings that help a country work.

Technology – Machines and tools that help people do things faster and easier.

Engineer – A person who designs and builds things like roads, machines, or buildings.

Factory – A place where products are made by machines and workers.

Bridge – A structure built over rivers or roads to help people and cars cross.

Transportation – Ways to move people or goods from one place to another, like cars, trains, or boats.

Construction – The work of building roads, houses, and buildings.

Energy – Power used to make machines and lights work.

Development – Growth and improvement of a place or system.

Invention – A brand-new thing that someone creates.

Network – A system of connected things, like train tracks or computers.

Communication – Sharing information with others through talking, writing, or technology.

Design – A plan for making something new or better.

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Inequality – When people are not treated the same or do not have the same chances.

Equality – When everyone is treated fairly and has the same opportunities.

Discrimination – Treating someone unfairly because of their race, gender, or other differences.

Fairness – Making sure everyone gets what they need to succeed.

Rights – Things that every person should have, like safety and education.

Opportunity – A chance to do something or succeed.

Respect – Treating someone in a kind and polite way.

Diversity – All the different kinds of people and cultures in the world.

Justice – Making sure people are treated fairly under the law.

Poverty – Being very poor and not having enough of what you need.

Privilege – Having special advantages that not everyone gets.

Inclusion – Making sure everyone is welcomed and included.

Voice – Being able to share your ideas and be heard.

Barrier – Something that makes it hard for someone to succeed.

Support – Helping someone so they can do their best.

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Sustainable – Using resources wisely so they last a long time.

Community – A group of people living in the same area and working together.

City – A large place where many people live and work.

Safe – Being protected from danger or harm.

Environment – The natural world around us, like air, water, and land.

Transportation – Ways people move from one place to another, like buses, trains, and bikes.

Pollution – Dirtying the air, water, or land, making it unhealthy.

Green Spaces – Parks, gardens, and areas with lots of plants and trees.

Affordable – Something that doesn’t cost too much money.

Inclusive – A place where everyone feels welcome and valued.

Housing – Homes or places where people live.

Recycling – Reusing materials like paper, plastic, and metal so we waste less.

Public Services – Things that help people in a community, like schools, libraries, and hospitals.

Accessibility – Making sure everyone can use and enjoy places, including people with disabilities.

Energy-efficient – Using less energy to do the same job, helping to save resources.

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Responsible – Making good choices that help people and the planet.

Consumption – The way we use things like food, clothes, and energy.

Production – How things like toys, food, and clothes are made.

Recycle – To turn old things into new things instead of throwing them away.

Reuse – To use something again instead of wasting it.

Reduce – To use less of something to help save resources.

Waste – Things we throw away because we don’t need them anymore.

Sustainability – Taking care of resources so they don't run out.

Resources – Natural things we use, like water, trees, and oil.

Packaging – The boxes, bags, or wrappers that cover products.

Compost – Food scraps and plants that break down into healthy soil.

Eco-friendly – Good for the environment.

Fair Trade – Making sure workers are paid fairly and treated well.

Pollution – Making the air, water, or land dirty.

Conserve – To save and protect resources.

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Climate – The usual weather in a place over a long time.

Global Warming – When the Earth gets hotter because of pollution.

Greenhouse Gases – Gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat in the air.

Pollution – Dirty things in the air, water, or land that hurt the planet.

Carbon Footprint – How much pollution we create by what we do and use.

Renewable Energy – Energy that comes from the sun, wind, or water, not from oil or gas.

Fossil Fuels – Energy from old plants and animals, like oil and coal, that can pollute.

Deforestation – Cutting down too many trees, which hurts the planet.

Recycle – Using old things to make new things instead of throwing them away.

Conservation – Saving and protecting nature.

Sustainability – Using resources in a way that keeps the Earth healthy for the future.

Natural Disaster – Big events like floods, storms, or fires that can be worse because of climate change.

Ecosystem – A place where plants, animals, and people live and work together.

Adaptation – Changes we make to live better with climate change.

Protect – To keep something safe from harm.

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Marine Life – Animals and plants that live in the ocean.

Pollution – Trash, chemicals, or other harmful things that hurt the ocean.

Coral Reef – Colorful underwater structures made by tiny animals called coral.

Overfishing – Catching too many fish, which hurts fish populations.

Plastic Waste – Plastic trash that ends up in the ocean and harms animals.

Ecosystem – A community of living things and their environment working together.

Sea Turtle – A type of marine animal that is endangered because of pollution and fishing.

Sustainable Fishing – Fishing in a way that keeps fish populations healthy.

Habitat – The natural home of an animal or plant.

Conservation – Saving and protecting oceans and the creatures that live there.

Biodiversity – Having many different kinds of living things in one place.

Climate Change – Changes in weather patterns that affect the ocean, like making it warmer.

Marine Protected Area – Parts of the ocean where fishing and pollution are not allowed.

Acidification – When oceans become more acidic because of pollution, hurting marine life.

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Ecosystem - A community of living organisms and their environment, interacting as a system.

Biodiversity - The variety of different species of plants, animals, and other organisms in an area.

Conservation - The protection and preservation of the natural environment and wildlife.

Endangered - A species that is at risk of extinction due to various threats, such as loss of habitat or hunting.

Deforestation - The process of cutting down or clearing large areas of forest.

Sustainability - Using resources in a way that does not deplete them for future generations.

Habitat - The natural environment where an organism lives.

Reforestation - The process of planting trees in an area where the forest has been depleted.

Poaching - The illegal hunting or capturing of animals, often for their valuable parts.

Wildlife - Animals and plants that live and grow in the wild, without human interference.

Pollution - Harmful substances introduced into the environment that can damage ecosystems.

Renewable Resources - Resources that can be replenished naturally, such as sunlight, wind, and trees.

Climate Change - Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns that affect ecosystems.

Protection - The act of keeping something safe from harm or damage.

Pollinator - An organism, such as a bee or butterfly, that helps plants reproduce by transferring pollen.

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Justice - The fair treatment of all people, ensuring everyone has the same rights and opportunities.

Peace - A state of harmony and calm, where there is no conflict or violence.

Human Rights - The basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to, such as the right to life, education, and equality.

Equality - The state of being treated the same, with the same opportunities, regardless of differences.

Freedom - The right to act, speak, and think without being controlled or restricted by others.

Law - A system of rules created and enforced by authorities to regulate behavior and ensure fairness.

Democracy - A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions, often through voting.

Corruption - Dishonest or unethical behavior by those in power, such as taking bribes or misusing authority.

Security - Protection from harm or danger, ensuring safety for individuals and communities.

Accountability - The responsibility of individuals or groups to explain their actions and accept the consequences.

Tolerance - The willingness to accept and respect others’ opinions, beliefs, and practices, even if they are different from your own.

Discrimination - Treating someone unfairly or unequally based on characteristics like race, gender, or religion.

Peacekeeping - The efforts to maintain peace and prevent conflict, often by a group of countries working together.

Reconciliation - The process of making peace after a conflict, bringing people or groups back together.

Nonviolence - The practice of solving problems or disagreements without using violence.