The world’s population currently consumes more resources than ecosystems can provide. For social and economic development to take place within the carrying capacity of ecosystems, the way our society produces […]
The world’s population currently consumes more resources than ecosystems can provide. For social and economic development to take place within the carrying capacity of ecosystems, the way our society produces […]
Cities occupy only three per cent of the world’s surface but consume three quarters of global resources and are responsible for 75 per cent of global emissions. More than half […]
What is to be achieved? Global inequalities are very large and one of the biggest obstacles to sustainable development and poverty reduction. In recent years, inequalities within many countries have […]
Investments in sustainable infrastructure and in scientific and technological research increase economic growth, create jobs and promote prosperity. Over the next 15 years, billions of dollars in infrastructure projects are […]
According to current data, more than 200 million people worldwide are unemployed, especially young people. Work and economic growth play a key role in poverty reduction. Goal 8 includes sub-targets […]
Access to energy is an indispensable prerequisite for achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals. Today, 1.6 billion people worldwide do not have access to electricity, and 2.5 billion people […]
Access to drinking water and sanitation is a human right and, together with water as a resource, a crucial factor for all aspects of social, economic, and environmental development. Goal […]
Gender inequality is one of the greatest obstacles to sustainable development, economic growth, and poverty reduction. Goal 5 calls for equal opportunities between men and women in economic development, the […]
The international community has recalled the importance of quality basic education and vocational training. Quality basic education and vocational training are central to improving the lives of individuals, communities, and […]
Despite global improvements in health, for example in the fight against diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, the results in many other areas, such as the reduction of child […]