2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals

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Notification – Australia’s Reporting Platform on the Sustainable Development Goals

The Australian Government’s Reporting Platform for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be closed from Sunday 10 March. This is due to unsupported software.

The Australian Government remains committed to the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs.

Alternative options for managing Australia’s national SDGs data and reporting are currently being explored.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda) was agreed by 193 Member States at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in New York in September 2015. Australia participated in international discussions to design the 2030 Agenda and supported the involvement of stakeholders across all sectors. Sectors include:

  • non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
  • civil society
  • the private sector
  • philanthropic organisations
  • academia.

What is the 2030 Agenda?

The 2030 Agenda responds to the many challenges faced by the world today and into the future. It aims to integrate the social, environmental and economic dimensions of sustainable development.

The 2030 Agenda is comprised of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals set out a roadmap for sustainable development efforts to 2030 and beyond. This is underpinned by the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development, a global plan for financing the SDGs.

Learn more about the 2030 Agenda, the SDGs and financing.

Sustainable Development Goals 1. No Poverty 2. Zero Hunger 3. Good Health and Well-being 4. Quality Education 5. Gender Equality 6. Clean Water and Sanitation 7. Affordable and Clean Energy 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10. Reduced Inequality 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities 12. Responsible Consumption and Production 13. Climate Action 14. Life Below Water 15. Life on Land 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions 17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Australia and the 2030 Agenda

The 2030 Agenda is both a domestic and international agenda. It is well aligned with Australia's interests of:

  • regional stability
  • security
  • economic prosperity.

Australian Government implementation of the 2030 Agenda is led by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C).

In 2018, Australia produced a Voluntary National Review. The review highlighted our national achievements, priorities and challenges in advancing the 2030 Agenda. This demonstrated that achieving the SDGs is not just about government initiatives and activity. It is also about the efforts of the business sector, civil society, academia, communities and individuals. Australians can contribute to the SDGs by working in the care economy, volunteering in the community and preserving the natural environment.

Find out more about Australia’s engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our department’s role in the 2030 Agenda

We actively participate in the whole-of-government approach to the 2030 Agenda. We have direct responsibility for 6 of the goals. These are:

  • Goal 6 – Clean water and sanitation
  • Goal 7 – Affordable and clean energy
  • Goal 12 – Responsible production and consumption
  • Goal 13 – Climate action
  • Goal 14 – Life below water
  • Goal 15 – Life on land.

We also contribute to goals led by other Australian Government departments including:

  • Goal 2 – Zero hunger
  • Goal 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 11– Sustainable cities and communities
  • Goal 17 – Partnerships for the goals.