Want to help the world meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals? Here’s where to start

Sep 21, 2020

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during an interview with Reuters at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 14, 2020. Picture taken September 14, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar - RC2WYI9TQ196

The UN suggests a range of things many people can do easily from home. Image: REUTERS/Mike Segar - RC2WYI9TQ196

Harry Kretchmer

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In 2016, the UN set out 17 goals to help fight inequality and climate change by 2030. Image: United Nations

The UN says saving the world doesn’t have to be hard. Image: United Nations

Reduce inequalities within and among countries.

COVID-19 has had a dramatic effect on the progress of most of the Sustainable Development Goals. Image: United Nations

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