The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023: Special Edition

Prepared by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), this publication series is the only UN official report that monitors global progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

The Special Edition, while highlighting the existing gaps and urging the world to redouble its efforts, also emphasizes the potential for success through strong political will and the utilization of available technologies, resources, and knowledge. 

According to the report, the impacts of the climate crisis, the war in Ukraine, a weak global economy, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have revealed weaknesses and hindered progress towards the SDGs. 

The report further warns that while lack of progress is universal, it is the world’s poorest and most vulnerable who are experiencing the worst effects of these unprecedented global challenges. 

• Explore the report, watch a short overview video (5 mins) and the launch video (1 hr 5 mins) here.