Irene Varoli and Filippos Kaponis
December 18, 2025
How fast is the planet progressing towards a fair, sustainable future?
This video is part of: Centre for the New Economy and Society
The planet is on track to hit just 17% of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Almost half are making only minimal or moderate progress and over one-third are stalled or in some cases, going backwards. Here are 6 statistics to know
The planet is facing significant challenges in achieving a fair and sustainable future. These key statistics highlight the progress—and setbacks—we're experiencing:
The Sustainable Development Goals are off track
As of now, the world is only on course to achieve 17% of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Almost half of the goals show minimal or moderate progress, while over one-third are stalled or even regressing.
A third of the world remains offline
Approximately 2.6 billion people, primarily in the Global South, still lack internet access. This digital divide continues to hinder equitable progress.
Watch the video to learn more.
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