UN sustainable development targets for 2030 United Nations member states have agreed to an ambitious agenda that features 17 Sustainable Development Goals that aim to end poverty, promote prosperity and boost people’s well-being, while protecting the environment, by 2030 ---------------------------------------------- Environment Take urgent action to combatclimate change and its impacts(acknowledging that UNFCCC*is primary internationalforum for negotiatingglobal responseto climatechange) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt land degradation and biodiversity loss Implementation Strengthen means of implementation and revitalise global partnership for sustainable development Conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Infrastructure and resources End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth and full and productive employment Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation Quality of life Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development End poverty in all its forms Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education Achieve gender equality Reduce inequality within and among countries ------------------------------------------ *United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Pictures: AP, Newscom, Getty Images, Bernard Dupont words 235