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• 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
• The Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations include the goal of reducing premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases by one-third by 2030, underlining the importance of mental health promotion and mental illness prevention programs. JMIR Mental Health
• A 30-year trend analysis in Ghana highlights that U5M remains high, falling short of the expected rate of decline required to meet the 2030 SDG target of 25 deaths per 1,000 live births. BioMed Central
• The world is not on track to achieve its health-related Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and targets by 2030; progress is at half the required rate of change. World Health Organization: WHO
• Without urgent intervention, LAC region is not even close to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of achieving universal quality primary and secondary education by 2030, or even just reduce learning poverty by half. WheelerBlog
• To meet the SDG target of reducing TB incidence to 47 cases per 100,000 population by 2030, India must achieve an annual decline of 21 points. IASPOINT
• AI can promote sustainable development by identifying patterns, trends, and opportunities that align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Tech | Business | Economy
• Addressing storm threats holistically requires a nexus approach that links climate change, infrastructure, and human prosperity and well-being, contributing to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. SpringerLink
• Quantum science will be essential for sustainable development and holds the potential to help address many of the key social challenges highlighted in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. Ayesa
• By aligning investment strategies with sustainable development goals, ESG principles can unlock new opportunities for Nigeria's economy while addressing critical environmental issues. Businessday NG

Last updated: 30 June 2025