Teaching Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. These 17 goals are an urgent call for action by all countries, both developed and developing, in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, spur economic growth, tackle climate change, and work to preserve our oceans and forests¹.

Here are the 17 SDGs:

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequality
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

Teaching Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) involves integrating these goals into educational curricula and fostering awareness, understanding, and action among students. It encourages critical thinking, empathy, and a sense of responsibility toward global challenges. By teaching SDGs, educators empower the next generation to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world.