Global Scans · Sustainable Development Goals · Weekly Summary

• [New] With focused strategies tailored to the needs of specific state clusters, India can accelerate progress toward SDG Goal 3.1 - reducing global maternal mortality to less than 70 per 1, 00,000 live births by 2030. The Study IAS by Manikant singh
• [New] Ending poverty (SDG 1) is the top priority of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and aligns closely with Zimbabwe's Vision 2030. Blessing Gweshengwe PhD
• [New] The investment needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030 has surged from $2.5 trillion in 2015 to $4 trillion in 2024. The Hindu
• [New] The world is increasingly unlikely to meet the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030 as financing needs far exceed what many countries can realistically manage-raising the risk of broader macroeconomic imbalances. Mint
• [New] With only 5 years remaining to 2030, the world is greatly off-track in achieving SDG Goal 6 to provide water and sanitation for all. WASPA Kenya
• [New] A retailer could use AI to reduce packaging waste, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Future of Sourcing Digital Publication
• [New] Reducing food waste is a top priority in reaching its Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• [New] $4 trillion in annual financing is needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, up from $2.5 trillion in 2015. The Elephant - African analysis, opinion and investigat
• [New] Promoting millet cultivation has the potential to achieve six out of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals for 2030: Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, and Life on Land. SpringerLink
• India's school education system needs systemic upgradation to meet national learning goals by 2030 (SDG 4). Legacy IAS Academy
• The first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations i.e. 'No Poverty' and 'Zero Hunger' by 2030 are significant and correlated. thestatesman.com
• Bioplastics have the potential to reduce global plastic waste by up to 50%, significantly contribute to Sustainable Development Goals such as responsible consumption (SDG 12) and climate action (SDG 13), and advance the field of sustainable material science. crimsonpublishers
• The world is currently off track to meet the Sustainable Development Goal of reducing premature NCD mortality by one third by 2030. Africanews
• Brazil will use the BRICS platform to advance climate finance within the broader scope of sustainable development goals. Eco-business
• While the 35% decline in global suicide rates since 2000 is promising, the current pace will not be sufficient to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 3.4.2 - a one-third reduction in suicide mortality by 2030. IASP
• South Asia, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, faces significant challenges in achieving Sustainable Development Goals due to rising climate risks. SpringerLink
• With a robust and diversified portfolio of infrastructure and sustainable development projects, the NDB has so far approved US$ 39 billion in financing for 120 projects spanning 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the United Nations' 2030 Agenda. Colombia One: News from Colombia and the World
• Achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 remains a significant challenge, with 30% of targets showing no progress, regression, or severe deviations. SpringerLink
• AI offers a powerful opportunity to accelerate SDG progress by enhancing decision-making, fostering innovation, and addressing global challenges across sectors like health, education, and climate change. UN DESA Publications
• 's newly released report on SDG progress, only 17% of the 125 measurable targets will be reached by 2030, while for 84 targets, progress needs to accelerate, and for 20 targets, the current trend must be reversed. PR Newswire UK
• By focusing on localized solutions, community involvement, and better governance, India can move closer to its NEP 2030 goals and SDG targets for inclusive education. Legacy IAS Academy

Last updated: 14 July 2025