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protect our planet.

6. Clean water and sanitation.

While substantial progress has been made in increasing access to clean drinking water and sanitation, billions of people–mostly in rural areas–still lack these basic services. Worldwide, one in three people do not have access to safe drinking water, two out of five people do not have a basic hand-washing facility with soap and water, and more than 673 million people still practice open defecation.

7. Affordable and clean living.

The world is making progress towards Goal 7, with encouraging signs that energy is becoming more sustainable and widely available. Access to electricity in poorer countries has begun to accelerate, energy efficiency continues to improve, and renewable energy is making impressive gains in the electricity sector.

9. Industry innovation and infrastructure.

Inclusive and sustainable industrialization, together with innovation and infrastructure, can unleash dynamic and competitive economic forces that generate employment and income. They play a key role in introducing and promoting new technologies, facilitating international trade and enabling the efficient use of resources.

11. Sustainable cities and communities.

The world is becoming increasingly urbanized. Since 2007, more than half the world’s population has been living in cities–contributing about 60 per cent of global GDP. However, they also account for about 70 per cent of global carbon emissions and over 60 per cent of resource use.

12. Responsible consumption and production.

Worldwide consumption and production–a driving force of the global economy–rest on the use of the natural environment and resources in a way that continues to have destructive impacts on the planet.

13. Climate action.

Climate change is affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national economies and affecting lives. Weather patterns are changing, sea levels are rising, and weather events are becoming more extreme.

15. Life on land.

Deforestation and desertification–caused by human activities and climate change–pose major challenges to sustainable development and have affected the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Forests are vitally important for sustaining life on Earth, and play a major role in the fight against climate change. And investing in land restoration is critical for improving livelihoods, reducing vulnerabilities, and reducing risks for the economy.