As we mark a decade since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we find ourselves at an inflection point in human history. With five years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this report presents both a frank assessment of our current position and a compelling case for why the transformative vision of the SDGs remains not only relevant, but also critical to our collective future.
A decade of learning: progress amid adversity Ten years ago, world leaders gathered at the United Nations and made an unprecedented commitment – to leave no one behind and to transform our world by 2030. What we have learned since then is that sustainable development is not a destination, but rather a journey of innovation, adaptation and commitment to human dignity.
