Our Scans · (LF.18) Sustainable Development Goals · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.

• [New] SDG & E is monitoring the potential for coastal flooding, as strong El Nino conditions can elevate sea levels by as much as 12 inches and increase the frequency of heavy rainfall in the San Diego area. Latitude Media
• None of the African sub-regions are on track to achieve the aspirational global SDG 6.5 target of 'Very High' (91-100%) IWRM implementation by 2030. African Newspage | Reporting Africa's Development
• Through Recipe of Change, stakeholders will measure food waste in their operations, and implement operational and behavioral solutions in support of Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 to halve food waste by 2030. Hospitality Net
• The UN Environment Programme has highlighted the potential for nature-based solutions to contribute to a majority of Sustainable Development Goal targets when integrated with built infrastructure. Highways Today

Last updated: 01 June 2026