17 Sustainable Development Goals

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Through the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the international community expresses their conviction that global challenges can only be met in cooperation. The Agenda’s core is a catalogue of 17 Sustainable Development Goals.  

  • Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean Energy
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 14: Life below Water
  • Goal 15: Life on Land
  • Goal 16: Peace, Justice and strong Institutions
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
  • The 2030 Agenda: An instruction manual for a sustainable future

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  • SDG Ziel 5: Geschlechtergleichheit
    Photo of a group of women: Capacity-building training course for female STEM researchers in Koshi Province in Nepal
    Participants of a capacity building training course for female STEM researchers in Koshi Province in Nepal© private
    Participants of a capacity building training course for female STEM researchers in Koshi Province in Nepal © private

    More women for research in Nepal

    There are only a few women in Nepal who are working in STEM research. Biologist Dr Babita Paudel has launched a network initiative to change that.

  • SDG Ziel 12: Nachhaltige/r Konsum und Produktion
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    Tourism – fair and sustainable

    Tourism that in particular enables people in the region to benefit can contribute to sustainable development. And the guests also benefit from fair travel.

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    SDG Ziel 2: Kein Hunger
    Participants of the DAAD SDG Alumni Project IGW 2023© DAAD / Lleshi
    Participants of the DAAD SDG Alumni Project IGW 2023 © DAAD / Lleshi

    The food supply crisis – conceivable solutions

    The number of hungry people in the world is increasing. Germany alumni and alumna from around the world are involved in the much needed transformation of food supply chains.

  • SDG Ziel 14: Leben unter Wasser
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    Coral reefs and the dangers of climate change

    DAAD Alumna Dr Jessica Reichert is investigating how rising temperatures, ocean acidification and microplastics are affecting coral reefs.

  • SDG Ziel 3: Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
    Multiethnisches Laborteam, das an Coronaviren arbeitet. Grad der Infektiositätskarte im Hintergrund. / Young multi-ethnic team during coronavirus lab tests. Working on computers. Map of disease outbreaks in background.
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    Answers to pressing issues

    Jointly overcoming global challenges: the DAAD is funding Global Centres in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Two researchers share insights into their work.

  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    SDG Ziel 12: Nachhaltige/r Konsum und Produktion
    Participants of the Don't Litter Initiative in front of the university campus
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    Participants of the Don't Litter Initiative © private

    How to make a university a clean place

    Humboldtian Professor Uchendu has launched a challenging project: She wants the University of Nigeria in Nsukka to become one of the neatest places in Nigeria.

  • SDG Ziel 10: Weniger Ungleichheiten
    SDG Ziel 17: Partnerschaften zur Erreichung der Ziele
    Young volunteers distribute free food packages
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    An honorary office – ‘a source of happiness’

    Commitment to volunteering enriches society. Two Germany-alumni talk about their commitment – and how it benefits them.

  • SDG Ziel 14: Leben unter Wasser
    SDG Ziel 15: Leben an Land
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    Biodiversity and its potential for economic development

    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    Here you will learn how Indonesia, on the one hand of the most biologically resource-rich countries on earth and on the other hand a country where many biota are now threatened with extinction, is trying to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

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  • SDG Ziel 12: Nachhaltige/r Konsum und Produktion
    A woman checks out different products in a zero waste store.
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    Sustainability in everyday life - this is how it works! © GettyImages/aldomurillo

    Tips for greater sustainability in everyday life

    Preventing waste, using renewable energies, seasonal shopping: we’ve collated the most effective tips for a climate-friendly lifestyle. How to make your everyday life more sustainable.

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    SDG 17 - Performance about promising trans-national partnerships

    The dance theatre performance ‘BE-LONGING’ that features two award-winning actors shows what healthy trans-national partnerships can look like.

  • SDG Ziel 13: Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
    SDG Ziel 16: Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke Institutionen
    Gruppenfoto der Teilnehmenden des Global Diplomacy Labs 2022 in Ljubljana
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    © Global Diplomacy Lab/Aleksandar Domitrica

    Preventing conflicts by means of climate protection

    What impact does climate change have on conflict resolutions? Environmental engineer and DAAD alumnus Dr Moncef Bouaziz has not only dealt with this issue at this year’s Global Diplomacy Lab.

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    Before and after - hate graffiti creatively transformed into art © Die kulturellen Erben e.V.

    SDG 16 - Graffiti that turns hatred into art

    A celebrated YouTube video shows the creative way in which graffiti artists from Berlin address hateful scribbles.