Published by SDSN since 2016, report reviews progress made each year on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 193 UN Member States.
- Established in 2012, SDSN works under the UN Secretary-General and promotes integrated approaches to implement SDGs and Paris Agreement, through education, research, policy analysis, and global cooperation.
Key Highlights of Report
- On average, only 16% of the SDG targets are on track to be met globally by 2030.
- SDG2 (Zero Hunger), SDG11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) are particularly off track.
- SDG progress varies significantly across countries with Nordic countries leading, BRICS countries making significant progress and Poor & Vulnerable countries lagging far behind.
- Finland is ranked first, followed by Sweden and Denmark.
- India is ranked 109th out of 166 countries, with on track performance in Poverty reduction and Quality Education targets while decreasing progress in Sustainable Cities and Climate Action targets.
- New Index of Support to UN-based Multilateralism (UN-Mi): It ranks countries based on their engagement with the UN System.
- Barbados ranks highest, India at 139th place while USA ranks last.
Recommendations by UNSDSN
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