Canada’s 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda National Strategy
Canada, along with 192 other UN member states, embraced the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015, committing to a transformative global framework focused on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encompassing 169 targets and over 230 indicators. This ambitious agenda envisions a world free of poverty and hunger, characterized by full employment, access to quality education and healthcare, gender equality, and environmental sustainability.
In light of recent global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which threatens to erode progress towards these goals, Canada recognizes the critical importance of the SDGs in building a peaceful, just, inclusive, clean, resilient, and prosperous world. The pandemic has underscored the interconnectedness of nations, emphasizing the need for collaborative action on a global scale.
Canada’s 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda National Strategy is rooted in the principles of human rights and gender equality, acknowledging the essential role of these approaches in achieving sustainable development. The strategy aligns with the overarching objectives of the 2030 Agenda, aiming to:
- Promote Gender Equality: Canada is committed to advancing gender equality and empowering all women and girls, recognizing their fundamental rights and contributions to sustainable development.
- Combat Climate Change: Canada seeks to achieve net-zero emissions and halt environmental degradation by implementing robust climate action measures and transitioning to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
- Protect Biodiversity: Conservation efforts will be intensified to halt and reverse nature loss, safeguarding biodiversity and ecosystems for future generations.
- Build Resilient and Inclusive Societies: Canada will foster resilience and inclusivity in its communities and economies, ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of sustainable development.
- Ensure Access to Quality Education and Healthcare: Accessible and high-quality education and healthcare services will be prioritized to promote human development and well-being for all Canadians.
Canada’s national strategy for the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda emphasizes the importance of concrete actions, partnerships, and accountability mechanisms to realize these goals. By mobilizing resources, engaging stakeholders, and adopting a whole-of-society approach, Canada is committed to achieving the SDGs and creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Now, more than ever, Canada urges all citizens to #GoForTheGoals and play their part in realizing this shared vision of prosperity and well-being for present and future generations.
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