Tag: SDGs

Immediate Action Needed To Combat Climate Change

2020 must be the year we collectively show—through concrete action—that we are truly committed to build a healthier, safer, more sustainable and resilient future for all people.

Ensuring More Sustainable Production and Consumption

Water, energy, and food three areas that will be pivotal in helping the UN – and the world – make progress toward the targets set for Goal 12 by 2030

Sustainable Development Requires Greater Equality

Reducing poverty and inequality is the linchpin if we are to ensure that the results of the 2030 Agenda are seen and felt in the lives of everyone, everywhere.

840 Million People Worldwide Have No Electricity

In addition to the 840 million people without electricity, the United Nations estimates that about 3 billion people worldwide rely on inefficient cooking systems that contribute to pollution.

Billions of People Lack Water and Sanitation Facilities

Worldwide, 785 million people lack access to basic drinking water, and 701 million lack basic sanitation facilities.

Uphill Battle To Provide Good Healthcare Worldwide

The private sector and industry groups in every sector will have to step-up in the coming decade to help the United Nations achieve its goal of improved healthcare worldwide by 2030.

Reaching UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Requires Global Business Leadership

SDG Goals

Business leaders around the world need to do more to help realize the 17 global sustainability goals that are part of 2015 United Nations Global Compact.