Achieving economic growth and sustainable development requires that we urgently reduce our ecological footprint by changing the way we produce and consume goods and resources. […]

More than half of us live in cities. By 2050, two-thirds of all humanity—6.5 billion people—will be urban. Sustainable development cannot be achieved without significantly […]

Income inequality is on the rise—the richest 10 percent have up to 40 percent of global income whereas the poorest 10 percent earn only between […]

Investment in infrastructure and innovation are crucial drivers of economic growth and development. With over half the world population now living in cities, mass transport […]

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth Over the past 25 years the number of workers living in extreme poverty has declined dramatically, despite the […]

What are the Sustainable Development Goals? Goal 7: Affordable and clean energyBetween 2000 and 2018, the number of people with electricity increased from 78 to […]

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation Water scarcity affects more than 40 percent of people, an alarming figure that is projected to rise as temperatures […]

Goal 5: Gender equality Ending all discrimination against women and girls is not only a basic human right, it’s crucial for sustainable future; it’s proven […]

Goal 4: Quality education Since 2000, there has been enormous progress in achieving the target of universal primary education. The total enrollment rate in developing […]

Goal 3: Good health and well-being We have made great progress against several leading causes of death and disease. Life expectancy has increased dramatically; infant […]