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• [New] The Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations include the goal of reducing premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases by one-third by 2030, underlining the importance of mental health promotion and mental illness prevention programs. JMIR Mental Health
• [New] A 30-year trend analysis in Ghana highlights that U5M remains high, falling short of the expected rate of decline required to meet the 2030 SDG target of 25 deaths per 1,000 live births. BioMed Central
• The world is not on track to achieve its health-related Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and targets by 2030; progress is at half the required rate of change. World Health Organization: WHO
• Without urgent intervention, LAC region is not even close to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of achieving universal quality primary and secondary education by 2030, or even just reduce learning poverty by half. WheelerBlog
• To meet the SDG target of reducing TB incidence to 47 cases per 100,000 population by 2030, India must achieve an annual decline of 21 points. IASPOINT
• AI can promote sustainable development by identifying patterns, trends, and opportunities that align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Tech | Business | Economy
• Addressing storm threats holistically requires a nexus approach that links climate change, infrastructure, and human prosperity and well-being, contributing to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. SpringerLink
• Quantum science will be essential for sustainable development and holds the potential to help address many of the key social challenges highlighted in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. Ayesa
• By aligning investment strategies with sustainable development goals, ESG principles can unlock new opportunities for Nigeria's economy while addressing critical environmental issues. Businessday NG
• India called for collective leadership to advance the 2030 Climate Agenda - a comprehensive set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by all UN member states in 2015, with a target completion date of 2030. Guidely
• Egypt has launched its National Integrated Financing Strategy to help meet its Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Dailynewsegypt
• AI plays a critical role in India's vision to achieve all seventeen SDGs by 2030. Atlantic Council
• A successful 8th replenishment is critical to the global HIV response and achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of ending AIDS by 2030. STOPAIDS - Uniting UK voices on the global HIV response
• Bahrain has focused on increasing energy efficiency and seeks to achieve 700 MW of installed capacity power generation capacity for solar, wind, and waste-to-energy resources to meet its Vision 2030 sustainable development goals. Middle East Institute
• To meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1, reducing global maternal mortality to fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030, intensified efforts are needed. World Health Organization: WHO
• Canada and the EU are closely aligned in their ambition to advance sustainable development and are leading international partners in efforts to accelerate the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals as part of Agenda 2030. GAC
• The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasize the importance of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages, setting the target (Target 3.4) to reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being by one-third by 2030. BioMed Central
• The G20 will prioritise debt sustainability for developing economies; address rising sovereign debt levels and servicing costs; demonstrate leadership in addressing global economic imbalances; and fill the funding gap necessary to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. DIRCO
• There are untapped opportunities to leverage new tools to accelerate the achievement of global SDGs, particularly for deepening and expanding current efforts. SpringerLink
• The Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition will help India in achieving sustainable development goals. PendulumEdu
• Recently suffered climate harms led to a massive setback in their progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's Agenda 2063, and hampered their ability to repay debt. IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin
• Role in Achieving SDGs: SMEs, making up ~90% of businesses worldwide, are vital in delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Lionesses of Africa

Last updated: 12 May 2025