Eradicating extreme poverty by 2030 is crucial, but COVID-19 reversed progress, pushing 90 million into poverty. Pre-pandemic, poverty reduction slowed. Without intervention, 575 million could remain impoverished by 2030, with sub-Saharan Africa most affected. Hunger and food prices also pose a global crisis.
Goal 2 aims for a hunger-free world by 2030. However, factors like the pandemic, conflict, and climate change have worsened hunger and food insecurity since 2015. By 2022, 735 million faced chronic hunger, with 2.4 billion experiencing moderate to severe food insecurity, up by 391 million. Urgent global action is needed.
Global health has seen progress, meeting SDG targets on under-5 mortality and cutting AIDS-related deaths by 52% since 2010. Despite this, healthcare inequalities persist, worsened by crises like COVID-19. Childhood vaccinations declined, and tuberculosis and malaria deaths rose. Increased health system investment is vital for universal coverage and future health threats.
Pre-pandemic, progress toward education was slow. COVID-19 exacerbated learning losses in 4 out of 5 countries. Without action, 84 million children may be out of school by 2030, and 300 million could lack basic skills. Goal 4 aims for inclusive, free education to break poverty cycles and foster sustainable societies.
Gender equality is vital for global peace and prosperity, yet progress is insufficient. Women earn 23% less than men, shoulder disproportionate unpaid care work, and face barriers in public office. COVID-19 worsened disparities, with increased sexual violence and care responsibilities. Urgent action, including political leadership and policy reforms, is crucial to achieve Goal 5.
Safe water, sanitation, and hygiene are crucial for health. Without accelerated progress, billions may lack these by 2030 due to rising demand from population growth. Investments in infrastructure and education are essential. Positive strides have been made, with safe water access rising from 69% to 73% between 2015 and 2022.
Goal 7 ensures access to clean, affordable energy, vital for development across sectors. Progress toward sustainable energy targets is insufficient. Without acceleration, 660 million may lack electricity and nearly 2 billion rely on polluting fuels by 2030. Investment in clean sources like solar and wind is crucial for universal access and environmental sustainability.
Goal 8 promotes inclusive economic growth and decent work. Despite crises, global GDP per capita growth slows. Labor productivity rises and unemployment decreases, yet efforts are needed to boost employment, reduce informal work, address labor market inequality, and ensure safe workplaces and financial access for sustained growth.
Goal 9 aims for resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrialization, and innovation, crucial for economic growth and climate action. However, global manufacturing declined even before COVID-19, exacerbated by the pandemic's disruptions. Challenges include trade tensions, supply chain disruptions, and energy price shocks. Accelerated progress is needed, particularly in African least developed countries, to achieve targets by 2030.
Inequality jeopardizes social and economic development, hindering poverty reduction and undermining people's well-being. While the incomes of the poorest 40% had been rising faster than average in many countries, COVID-19 may have reversed this trend. The pandemic exacerbated both within- and between-country inequality. Addressing this requires equitable resource distribution, education, social protection, anti-discrimination measures, and international cooperation.
Goal 11 focuses on creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities. Over half the world's population lives in urban areas, a figure expected to rise. Challenges include inadequate infrastructure leading to slum-like conditions, urban sprawl, air pollution, and limited public spaces. Transformation in urban planning is crucial for sustainable development.
Goal 12 aims for sustainable consumption and production, vital for current and future generations' livelihoods. With the planet running out of resources, shifts to sustainable energy are essential. However, fossil fuel subsidies surged amid global crises. Industries show promise in sustainability reporting. Tackling food waste is urgent, with 931 million tons wasted annually despite global hunger.
Climate change, caused by human activity, poses a global threat with devastating impacts. Emissions must halve by 2030 to limit warming to 1.5°C, but current efforts fall short. Urgent, transformative action is needed for climate-resilient development and net-zero emissions to secure a sustainable future.
Goal 14 aims to conserve oceans crucial for human life, covering 75% of Earth's surface and providing vital resources. However, marine pollution, notably plastic, is severe, with 17 million metric tons in 2021, expected to double or triple by 2040. Urgent action is needed to safeguard this essential ecosystem.
Goal 15 aims to conserve terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, and halt biodiversity loss. Despite their crucial role in sustaining human life, climate change, pollution, and deforestation pose threats. Urgent global efforts are needed to combat land degradation, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, particularly in developing countries and the tropics.
Goal 16 strives for peaceful, inclusive societies with access to justice and accountable institutions. However, global conflicts are escalating, with a 50% rise in civilian deaths in 2022, notably due to the war in Ukraine. Collaborative efforts are essential, including strengthening the rule of law, promoting human rights, and reducing arms flow.
Goal 17 calls for global partnerships to achieve the universal 2030 Agenda. Yet, low and middle-income countries face escalating debt burdens worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Urgent debt relief is necessary, and developed countries must fulfill official development assistance commitments to ensure inclusive progress.
Eradicating extreme poverty by 2030 is crucial, but COVID-19 reversed progress, pushing 90 million into poverty. Pre-pandemic, poverty reduction slowed. Without intervention, 575 million could remain impoverished by 2030, with sub-Saharan Africa most affected. Hunger and food prices also pose a global crisis.
Goal 2 aims for a hunger-free world by 2030. However, factors like the pandemic, conflict, and climate change have worsened hunger and food insecurity since 2015. By 2022, 735 million faced chronic hunger, with 2.4 billion experiencing moderate to severe food insecurity, up by 391 million. Urgent global action is needed.
Global health has seen progress, meeting SDG targets on under-5 mortality and cutting AIDS-related deaths by 52% since 2010. Despite this, healthcare inequalities persist, worsened by crises like COVID-19. Childhood vaccinations declined, and tuberculosis and malaria deaths rose. Increased health system investment is vital for universal coverage and future health threats.
Pre-pandemic, progress toward education was slow. COVID-19 exacerbated learning losses in 4 out of 5 countries. Without action, 84 million children may be out of school by 2030, and 300 million could lack basic skills. Goal 4 aims for inclusive, free education to break poverty cycles and foster sustainable societies.
Gender equality is vital for global peace and prosperity, yet progress is insufficient. Women earn 23% less than men, shoulder disproportionate unpaid care work, and face barriers in public office. COVID-19 worsened disparities, with increased sexual violence and care responsibilities. Urgent action, including political leadership and policy reforms, is crucial to achieve Goal 5.
Safe water, sanitation, and hygiene are crucial for health. Without accelerated progress, billions may lack these by 2030 due to rising demand from population growth. Investments in infrastructure and education are essential. Positive strides have been made, with safe water access rising from 69% to 73% between 2015 and 2022.
Goal 7 ensures access to clean, affordable energy, vital for development across sectors. Progress toward sustainable energy targets is insufficient. Without acceleration, 660 million may lack electricity and nearly 2 billion rely on polluting fuels by 2030. Investment in clean sources like solar and wind is crucial for universal access and environmental sustainability.
Goal 8 promotes inclusive economic growth and decent work. Despite crises, global GDP per capita growth slows. Labor productivity rises and unemployment decreases, yet efforts are needed to boost employment, reduce informal work, address labor market inequality, and ensure safe workplaces and financial access for sustained growth.
Goal 9 aims for resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrialization, and innovation, crucial for economic growth and climate action. However, global manufacturing declined even before COVID-19, exacerbated by the pandemic's disruptions. Challenges include trade tensions, supply chain disruptions, and energy price shocks. Accelerated progress is needed, particularly in African least developed countries, to achieve targets by 2030.
Inequality jeopardizes social and economic development, hindering poverty reduction and undermining people's well-being. While the incomes of the poorest 40% had been rising faster than average in many countries, COVID-19 may have reversed this trend. The pandemic exacerbated both within- and between-country inequality. Addressing this requires equitable resource distribution, education, social protection, anti-discrimination measures, and international cooperation.
Goal 11 focuses on creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities. Over half the world's population lives in urban areas, a figure expected to rise. Challenges include inadequate infrastructure leading to slum-like conditions, urban sprawl, air pollution, and limited public spaces. Transformation in urban planning is crucial for sustainable development.
Goal 12 aims for sustainable consumption and production, vital for current and future generations' livelihoods. With the planet running out of resources, shifts to sustainable energy are essential. However, fossil fuel subsidies surged amid global crises. Industries show promise in sustainability reporting. Tackling food waste is urgent, with 931 million tons wasted annually despite global hunger.
Climate change, caused by human activity, poses a global threat with devastating impacts. Emissions must halve by 2030 to limit warming to 1.5°C, but current efforts fall short. Urgent, transformative action is needed for climate-resilient development and net-zero emissions to secure a sustainable future.
Goal 14 aims to conserve oceans crucial for human life, covering 75% of Earth's surface and providing vital resources. However, marine pollution, notably plastic, is severe, with 17 million metric tons in 2021, expected to double or triple by 2040. Urgent action is needed to safeguard this essential ecosystem.
Goal 15 aims to conserve terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, and halt biodiversity loss. Despite their crucial role in sustaining human life, climate change, pollution, and deforestation pose threats. Urgent global efforts are needed to combat land degradation, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, particularly in developing countries and the tropics.
Goal 16 strives for peaceful, inclusive societies with access to justice and accountable institutions. However, global conflicts are escalating, with a 50% rise in civilian deaths in 2022, notably due to the war in Ukraine. Collaborative efforts are essential, including strengthening the rule of law, promoting human rights, and reducing arms flow.
Goal 17 calls for global partnerships to achieve the universal 2030 Agenda. Yet, low and middle-income countries face escalating debt burdens worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Urgent debt relief is necessary, and developed countries must fulfill official development assistance commitments to ensure inclusive progress.
