The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.  The 17 Goals were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which set out a 15-year plan to achieve the Goals.

For more information visit the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals website which includes an easy to follow guide to what you and your class can do in The Lazy Person’s Guide To Saving The World.

The Good Life Goals is a pupil friendly presentation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

 

There is also the SDG Planning Calendar that signposts upcoming world celebration/awareness days that you can get involved in.

 

SDGs Why it Matters – is  a document that summarises each of UN SDGs. The document could be used by pupils to research 1 or 2 of the goals and share their findings with the class. Suitable for upper primary and older learners.

 

The SDG Explainers website has a range of short articles and infographics that outline the thematic issues and facts underpinning each Sustainable Development Goal.

 

This playlist ‘Understanding the Global Goals‘ provides a 2-3 minute video that outlines the aims of each Sustainable Development Goal. The videos are aimed at primary learners.