Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Vocabulary

A complete list of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their specific aims as described in the lecture notes.

Goal 1: No Poverty

Aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere by helping people access enough money, food, shelter, healthcare, and education.

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Works to end hunger and malnutrition while supporting sustainable farming practices so all people have access to nutritious food.

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Ensures healthy lives and promotes well-being for all ages, including fighting diseases, improving mental health, and reducing deaths from accidents and pollution.

Goal 4: Quality Education

Ensures all children and adults have access to quality education and promotes learning opportunities for job skills and active citizenship.

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Works to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by fighting discrimination, violence, and unfair treatment.

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensures access to clean water and proper sanitation for everyone, which is essential for drinking, cooking, hygiene, and health.

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Provides access to reliable, sustainable energy sources like solar and wind power to reduce dependence on environmental harming fossil fuels.

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Encourages economic growth and creates jobs with fair wages and safe working conditions while supporting entrepreneurship and innovation.

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Builds resilient infrastructure and promotes innovation by supporting reliable transportation, communication systems, and new technologies.

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Reduces inequality within and between countries by ensuring equal opportunity and treatment regardless of income, race, or background.

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Creates safe, inclusive, and sustainable cities by improving housing, transportation, and green spaces while protecting cultural heritage.

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Promotes sustainable consumption and production by reducing waste, encouraging recycling, and supporting responsible use of natural resources.

Goal 13: Climate Action

Takes urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by reducing greenhouse gases and building resilience to climate-related disasters.

Goal 14: Life Below Water

Conserves and sustainably uses oceans, seas, and marine resources to protect marine life, reduce pollution, and prevent overfishing.

Goal 15: Life on Land

Protects and restores forests, wildlife, and ecosystems on land while combating deforestation and preventing desertification.

Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Builds peaceful and inclusive societies by strengthening the rule of law, reducing violence, and supporting access to justice.

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthens partnerships and cooperation between countries, organizations, and communities to help achieve all other Sustainable Development Goals.