The 2030 agenda for sustainable development, adopted universally in September 2015 by all 193 UN member states, evolved from Agenda 21 and the Millennium Development Goals. It comprises 17 sustainable development goals, 169 targets, and over 230 indicators, emphasizing integration, universality, inclusivity, and leaving no one behind.

Exploring the significance of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, which was universally adopted by all 193 U.N. member states on September 25th, 2015, showcasing the groundbreaking nature of this global initiative.

The chapter discusses the merging of Agenda 21 and the Millennium Development Goals into the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This integration aimed to create a comprehensive framework addressing environmental and human development issues globally.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encompasses the three traditional pillars of social, environmental, and economic aspects, with the added dimensions of peace and partnership. It consists of 17 goals, 169 targets, and over 230 indicators, making it a highly comprehensive framework for measuring progress and addressing various global challenges.

The final fundamental principle of the 2030 agenda emphasizes leaving no one behind, prioritizing the most vulnerable first to ensure progress. The agenda, running from 2015 to 2030, aims to address the disparities highlighted by the Millennium Development Goals, focusing on reaching the furthest behind for inclusive development.

The 2030 agenda, adopted in September 2015 by all 193 UN member states, comprises 17 sustainable development goals with 169 targets and over 230 indicators. It emphasizes integration, universality, inclusivity, and leaving no one behind, requiring action in the decade of action to make up for progress lost due to COVID-19.