Online Training Program for teachers in cross-border cooperation for the development of the SDGs in schools
Introduction and background

In 2015, leaders from all 193 countries of the United Nations agreed to 17 Global Goals, major development challenges for humanity. These goals have the power to create a better world by 2030, by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change.
The United Nations 17 sustainable development goals (SDG) are the widest and most ambitious plan the world has ever seen. Never have 193 countries come together in the UN to create and sign such an impressive and large-scale project, where “no one is left behind” which is also the catchphrase of the goals. This happened in 2015 which made this year the most important year in history if you ask many civil society actors and politicians.
It is not the first time the world has tried to work together on these changes- The 17 SDGs are built upon the 8 2015 goals, which had some of the same content.
Nowadays United Nations 17 sustainable development goals are tackling most faces of the world’s biggest challenges. With this ambitious and widespread focus, it can be necessary to get an overview of the themes that are included in this plan.
Their main aim is to secure a sustainable, peaceful, prosperous and equitable life on earth for everyone, now and in the future.
The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world are:
GOAL 1: No Poverty
GOAL 2: Zero Hunger
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
GOAL 4: Quality Education
GOAL 5: Gender Equality
GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
GOAL 13: Climate Action
GOAL 14: Life Below Water
GOAL 15: Life on Land
GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
For the goals to be reached, everyone needs to get involved and do their part: governments, civil sector, businesses, but also individuals in the whole world.
It can be beneficial to divide the goals into three pillars and one method, which are also visualized here: