Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s shared plan to end extreme poverty, reduce inequality, and protect the planet by 2030.

Adopted by 193 countries in 2015, the SDGs emerged from the most inclusive and comprehensive negotiations in UN history and have inspired people from across sectors, geographies, and cultures. Achieving the goals by 2030 will require heroic and imaginative effort, determination to learn about what works, and agility to adapt to new information and changing trends.

The UN Foundation focuses on ideas and initiatives that generate larger impact, advance the SDG imperative to “leave no one behind,” and are backed by evidence, practical commitments, and action.

Individuals, innovations, and actions are helping the planet realize the potential and promise of the SDGs.

Discover how and get involved:

Research and Resources

The UN Foundation works to catalyze high-impact solutions that drive progress across the goals and encourage effective policies by connecting policymakers with the best research.

See some of what we’re up to:

• • Supporting Global South research through Southern Voice.
  • Reaching those furthest behind first through assistance to the OHRLLS.
  • Tracking country progress through Voluntary National Reviews.
  • Raising the bar through Global Goals Week.
  • Motivating business through the World Benchmarking Alliance.
  • Connecting key communities to action on the SDGs.
  • Library of U.S. SDG Resources and Tools
  • Local2030 Islands Network
  • How Orlando is Building a Model City Around the SDGs