The Sustainable Development Goals
In September 2015, the 193-member states of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Development Agenda and the 17 SDGs, built off of the Millennium Development Goals
The SDGs are not an official treaty, but a form of soft law aimed at eliminating extreme poverty, building partnerships, and spurring economic growth around the world. The private sector provides 9 out of 10 jobs in developing countries and has an important role to play in achieving the SDGs and solving global problems. Many private sector actors support the SDGs and have joined the UN Global Compact. At the Addis Ababa Financing for Development conference in 2015, it became clear that it would take trillions not billions of dollars of financing of all types to achieve the SDGs. Private sector participation is critical to strengthening the economies in developing countries, employing the growing youth bulge in Africa, and solving global challenges like migration. CSIS in partnership with Chevron has launched a series of events and publications focused on measuring the progress towards achieving each of the goals.
- The Role of the Private Sector in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty
- Sustainable Development Goal #4: Quality Education
- Sustainable Development Goal #5: Gender Equality
- Sustainable Development Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Sustainable Development Goal #7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Sustainable Development Goal #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- Sustainable Development Goal #17: Partnerships for the Goals
- Why do the SDGs Matter?
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Sustainable Development Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Event — February 26, 2020
Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty
Event — December 3, 2019
Sustainable Development Goal #5: Gender Equality
Event — July 24, 2019
Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Event — June 18, 2019
Sustainable Development Goal#7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Event — December 4, 2018
The Role of the Private Sector in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Event — September 19, 2018