The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
In September 2015, Canada and 192 other UN member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 2030 Agenda is a 15-year global framework centred on an ambitious set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 169 targets and over 230 indicators. The 2030 Agenda envisions a secure world free of poverty and hunger, with full and productive employment, access to quality education and universal health coverage, the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, and an end to environmental degradation.
Canada’s international development efforts have changed millions of lives for the better. However, as the recent pandemic threatens a decade of global progress in building a peaceful, just, inclusive, clean, resilient and prosperous world for everyone, it has also demonstrated how connected we really are. That is why the SDGs are more important than ever. They are a global blueprint to get us to that better world to achieve gender equality, reach net zero emissions, halt and reverse nature loss, build resilient and inclusive societies and economies, and make sure everyone has access to quality education and health care. While the goals are ambitious, they reflect the scope of these global challenges and give us real targets to strive toward, as well as a working agenda to achieve them. Through human rights-based and gender-responsive approaches, they remain our roadmap to a brighter future. We all have a role to play in realizing a better world. Now more than ever, let’s #GoForTheGoals.
Long description
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) logos represent a global initiative aimed at addressing various challenges and promoting sustainable development across different sectors. Here is a detailed description of each of the 17 SDG logos:
- SDG 1 - No Poverty: The logo features a stylized representation of a person reaching upwards, symbolizing the aspiration to eliminate poverty.
- SDG 2 - Zero Hunger: This logo showcases a plant growing from a seed, symbolizing the goal of ensuring food security and access to nutritious food for all.
- SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being: The logo incorporates a heart shape intertwined with leaves, representing the importance of physical and mental health.
- SDG 4 - Quality Education: This logo features an open book with a human figure, symbolizing the value of inclusive and equitable education.
- SDG 5 - Gender Equality: The logo depicts two human figures, one male and one female, standing side by side to signify gender parity.
- SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation: This logo showcases a water droplet surrounded by waves, emphasizing the importance of access to clean water and sanitation facilities.
- SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy: The logo features a stylized sun with rays extending outward, symbolizing renewable energy sources.
- SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth: This logo includes a handshake symbolizing cooperation and economic development.
- SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: The logo showcases gears interlocking to represent innovation and interconnectedness.
- SDG 10 - Reduced Inequality: This logo features three human figures of varying heights, symbolizing the goal of reducing inequality and promoting inclusivity.
- SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities: The logo includes buildings and trees, highlighting the importance of sustainable urban development.
- SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production: This logo incorporates a recycling symbol and a plant, symbolizing sustainable consumption and production practices.
- SDG 13 - Climate Action: The logo features a stylized leaf with a globe, representing the global effort to combat climate change.
- SDG 14 - Life Below Water: This logo showcases marine life and waves, emphasizing the need to protect oceans and marine ecosystems.
- SDG 15 - Life on Land: The logo includes trees and animals, symbolizing biodiversity and land conservation.
- SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: This logo features a balance scale and a human figure, representing justice and equality.
- SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals: The logo includes interconnected circles, symbolizing collaboration and partnership.
Related links
- Improving development impact in Small Island Developing States: Implementing effectiveness principles
- Canada takes action on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals
- Towards Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy
- International Development Week
- Sustainable Development Goals
News
- 2022-12-13 - Donor Statement on Supporting Locally Led Development
- 2022-04-06 - Prime Minister to co-chair the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Advocates group
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