SDG 1- What is SDG 1 and what is its goal?

SDG 1, or the Sustainable Development Goal 1, is one of 17 goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The goal of SDG 1 is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

This goal aims to ensure that all people, regardless of their circumstances, have the opportunity to live a life of dignity and to reach their full potential. It seeks to eliminate extreme poverty, which is defined as living on less than $1.90 per day, and to reduce the number of people living in moderate poverty.

To achieve this goal, SDG 1 focuses on a number of target areas, including improving access to financial and social services, increasing employment opportunities and incomes, and promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development. It also seeks to address the root causes of poverty, such as inequality, discrimination, and environmental degradation. Click on any of the SDG’s icons in this page to learn more, or click here to use the search option or ask us in person.