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Sustainable Development Goals KHOA

WHAT ARE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS?

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet
and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

These 17 Goals (next page ) build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate change,
economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities. The goals are interconnected – often the key
to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another.

The SDGs came into effect in January 2016, and they will continue guide UNDP policy and funding for the next 15 years. As the lead UN
development agency, UNDP is uniquely placed to help implement the Goals through our work in some 170 countries and territories.

The UNDP strategic plan focuses on key areas including poverty alleviation, democratic governance and peacebuilding, climate change and
disaster risk, and economic inequality. UNDP provides support to governments to integrate the SDGs into their national development plans and

policies. This work is already underway, as we support many countries in accelerating progress already achieved under the Millennium
Development Goals.

The UNDP record working across multiple goals provides us with a valuable experience and proven policy expertise to ensure we all reach the
targets set out in the SDGs by 2030. But we cannot do this alone.

Achieving the SDGs requires the partnership of governments, private sector, civil society and citizens alike to make sure we leave a better planet
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