Sustainable Development Goals

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What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
In September 2015, at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit, 193 world leaders adopted the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

There are 17 goals and targets. It is a blueprint for the future, for people and the planet. They have the power to address the global challenges we face, including:

  • an end to poverty
  • sustainable economic development
  • protection of the environment
  • access to health and education services
  • gender equality
  • peaceful societies
  • decent work
Sustainable Development Goals are 1 no poverty , 2 zero hunger , 3 good health and well-being, 4 quaility education, 5 gender equality, 6 clean water and sanitation, 7 affordable and clean engery, 8 decent work and economic growth, 9 industry, innovation, and infrastructure, 10 reduced inequalities, 11 sustainable cities and communities, 12 responsible consumption and production, 13 climate action, 14 life below water, 15 life on land, 16 peace,justice and strong institutions, 17 partnership for goals




Where can I get information on the SDGs?

Ireland's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) data hub is a very useful resource to access information on specific goals and for checking how Ireland is measuring up.

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications also provides up to date policy information on the Sustainable Development Goals at the following webpage - https://www.gov.ie/sdgs



Are the SDGs relevant to me?

Yes they are relevant to us all - at work, at home, in our communities and schools. Whether you are an individual, a member of a Community Development Group, Tidy Towns group or working in the public or private sector we can all link what we do to an SDG or indeed several SDGs. It is good for us all to be aware of the positive contribution we can make to sustaining our local and global communities for the future.

View ideas for actions we can take daily to support the goals by clicking HERE or by clicking the poster below

Can I use the SDG logos for work and in the community?

Yes you can. The SDG logos and guidelines (without UN emblem) can be downloaded at: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/news/communications-material/.


Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Champion 23/24

Clare County Council has been selected as one of 26 organisations to participate in the Sustainable Development Goal Champions Programme 2023-2024.

The Council’s selection means it will now be among the leaders in driving forward Ireland’s progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As an SDG Champion, Clare County Council’s role is to act as an advocate and promoter of the SDGs and a good practice example of how an organisation can contribute to the SDGs and integrate them into its work and activities.

The appointment of the 26 SDG Champions was announced by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, on Wednesday, 3rd May, 2023. Read more by clicking HERE.


What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
In September 2015, at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit, 193 world leaders adopted the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

There are 17 goals and targets. It is a blueprint for the future, for people and the planet. They have the power to address the global challenges we face, including:

  • an end to poverty
  • sustainable economic development
  • protection of the environment
  • access to health and education services
  • gender equality
  • peaceful societies
  • decent work
Sustainable Development Goals are 1 no poverty , 2 zero hunger , 3 good health and well-being, 4 quaility education, 5 gender equality, 6 clean water and sanitation, 7 affordable and clean engery, 8 decent work and economic growth, 9 industry, innovation, and infrastructure, 10 reduced inequalities, 11 sustainable cities and communities, 12 responsible consumption and production, 13 climate action, 14 life below water, 15 life on land, 16 peace,justice and strong institutions, 17 partnership for goals




Where can I get information on the SDGs?

Ireland's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) data hub is a very useful resource to access information on specific goals and for checking how Ireland is measuring up.

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications also provides up to date policy information on the Sustainable Development Goals at the following webpage - https://www.gov.ie/sdgs



Are the SDGs relevant to me?

Yes they are relevant to us all - at work, at home, in our communities and schools. Whether you are an individual, a member of a Community Development Group, Tidy Towns group or working in the public or private sector we can all link what we do to an SDG or indeed several SDGs. It is good for us all to be aware of the positive contribution we can make to sustaining our local and global communities for the future.

View ideas for actions we can take daily to support the goals by clicking HERE or by clicking the poster below

Can I use the SDG logos for work and in the community?

Yes you can. The SDG logos and guidelines (without UN emblem) can be downloaded at: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/news/communications-material/.


Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Champion 23/24

Clare County Council has been selected as one of 26 organisations to participate in the Sustainable Development Goal Champions Programme 2023-2024.

The Council’s selection means it will now be among the leaders in driving forward Ireland’s progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As an SDG Champion, Clare County Council’s role is to act as an advocate and promoter of the SDGs and a good practice example of how an organisation can contribute to the SDGs and integrate them into its work and activities.

The appointment of the 26 SDG Champions was announced by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, on Wednesday, 3rd May, 2023. Read more by clicking HERE.


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