Navigating the Complex Path to Sustainable Development by 2030

A study highlights no country's complete readiness to achieve all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Progress varies by region, with climate action receiving attention in African and Asian nations. The study calls for re-evaluating strategies and acknowledging complex goal interdependencies.

A new study uncovers that no country is set to fully achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, revealing differences in progress across geographical, cultural, and socioeconomic lines.

The research, published in PLOS One, indicates that while African and Asian nations lag in eradicating poverty and ensuring gender equality, they excel in climate action and responsible consumption. These findings, gathered from 20 years of data across 107 countries, illustrate the complexity and interdependency of the SDGs, with some goals supporting each other and others creating trade-offs.

The study suggests a need for region-specific strategies to address these challenges, urging a re-evaluation of current economic systems that might impede certain goals. Changes must consider the intricate relationships between goals to inform future efforts effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)