Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a roadmap for creating a better world. Also known as Agenda 2030 and the Global Goals, the 17 SDGs address the many causes of poverty, injustice and damage to our planet. The goals are backed up by 169 targets. These targets outline the actions needed to create a sustainable, prosperous and peaceful world.

The goals are universally applicable. This means they apply to every country in the world. 

The National Implementation Plan for the Sustainable Development Goals 2022-2024 was developed in collaboration with all Government Departments, key stakeholders, and based on input from two public consultation processes. The Plan sets out five strategic objectives and 51 actions, with 119 individual measures to increase Ireland’s ambition and strengthen implementation structures to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Sustainable Development Goals informed the development of the Leitrim Climate Action Plan and implementation of actions are tracked against compliance with SDGs as well as Key Performance Indicators as outlined in the Plan.

Refere to the Department Flyer (50 daily actions to help transform our world) for ways in which every person can implement SDGs into daily life.