Build skills for a sustainable future.

Goal focusEnd poverty in all its forms and expand access to essential services and opportunities.

Everyday exampleSupport community services that help people access housing, food, education and employment.

What you can doVolunteer locally and learn how responsible purchasing can support fair livelihoods.

Goal focusImprove food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture.

Everyday examplePlan meals carefully and use surplus food instead of throwing it away.

What you can doChoose seasonal food, reduce waste and support responsible local producers.

Goal focusPromote healthy lives and well-being for people of all ages.

Everyday exampleCreate healthier routines and support safe, inclusive community spaces.

What you can doProtect your physical and mental health and share reliable health information.

Goal focusEnsure inclusive, equitable education and lifelong learning opportunities.

Everyday exampleShare learning resources in formats that more people can access.

What you can doLearn a new green skill and help someone else access education.

Goal focusAdvance gender equality and equal participation in society and work.

Everyday exampleUse inclusive language and challenge unfair assumptions in group decisions.

What you can doSupport equal opportunities and listen to underrepresented voices.

Goal focusProtect access to safe water and sustainable sanitation.

Everyday exampleRepair leaks and avoid wasting clean water at home or work.

What you can doTrack water use and prevent harmful substances from entering drains.

Goal focusExpand access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.

Everyday exampleUse efficient lighting and switch devices off when they are not needed.

What you can doCompare renewable-energy options and reduce avoidable energy consumption.

Goal focusPromote decent work, inclusive growth and safe working conditions.

Everyday exampleChoose employers and suppliers that respect people and the environment.

What you can doDevelop relevant green skills and learn about fair workplace practices.

Goal focusBuild resilient infrastructure and support responsible innovation.

Everyday exampleUse digital tools to improve resource efficiency in a project or workplace.

What you can doDesign a small innovation that solves a real environmental problem.

Goal focusReduce inequalities and strengthen social, economic and political inclusion.

Everyday exampleMake information and activities accessible to people with different needs.

What you can doRemove one barrier that prevents someone from participating fully.

Goal focusCreate inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable communities.

Everyday exampleWalk, cycle or use public transport when practical.

What you can doIdentify one improvement for your neighbourhood and share it locally.

Goal focusImprove how products and resources are designed, used and recovered.

Everyday exampleRepair, reuse or share an item before buying a replacement.

What you can doAudit your waste and choose one material to reduce this month.

Goal focusTake urgent action to address climate change and its impacts.

Everyday exampleReduce energy use and choose lower-carbon travel where possible.

What you can doCreate a realistic personal climate action with a measurable target.

Goal focusProtect oceans and use marine resources responsibly.

Everyday exampleAvoid single-use plastics that can enter waterways and the sea.

What you can doChoose reusable alternatives and join a local clean-up activity.

Goal focusProtect ecosystems, forests, soil and biodiversity.

Everyday examplePlant native species that support local insects and wildlife.

What you can doLearn about a local ecosystem and help protect its biodiversity.

Goal focusSupport peaceful, inclusive societies and accountable institutions.

Everyday exampleUse respectful dialogue and verify information before sharing it.

What you can doParticipate constructively in community decisions and reject discrimination.

Goal focusStrengthen cooperation across communities, sectors and countries.

Everyday exampleBring different people together around a shared sustainability project.

What you can doFind one local partner whose skills complement your own.