Peace and sustainable development are inseparable.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals offer a shared framework for prosperity, dignity, justice, and a healthy planet by 2030.

Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, the 17 Goals describe a shared horizon for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and expanding peace, dignity, and opportunity. Peace education helps people understand how these ambitions connect—and gives them practical ways to act.

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UN Goals
Goal 1

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere, with social protection and equal access to essential resources.

Goal 2

Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Goal 3

Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for people of every age.

Goal 4

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive, equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Goal 5

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Goal 6

Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Goal 7

Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for everyone.

Goal 8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, with decent work for all.

Goal 9

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, support inclusive innovation and make industry more sustainable.

Goal 10

Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Goal 11

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Goal 12

Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Goal 13

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Goal 14

Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources.

Goal 15

Life on Land

Protect, restore and sustainably use terrestrial ecosystems, forests, land and biodiversity.

Goal 16

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, access to justice and accountable institutions.

Goal 17

Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and renew the global partnership for sustainable development.