Published by SDSN since 2016, report reviews progress made each year on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 193 UN Member States.

• Established in 2012, SDSN works under the UN Secretary-General and promotes integrated approaches to implement SDGs and Paris Agreement, through education, research, policy analysis, and global cooperation.

Key Highlights of Report

• On average, only 16% of the SDG targets are on track to be met globally by 2030.
  • SDG2 (Zero Hunger), SDG11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) are particularly off track. 
• SDG progress varies significantly across countries with Nordic countries leading, BRICS countries making significant progress and Poor & Vulnerable countries lagging far behind.
  • Finland is ranked first, followed by Sweden and Denmark.
  • India is ranked 109^th out of 166 countries, with on track performance in Poverty reduction and Quality Education targets while decreasing progress in Sustainable Cities and Climate Action targets.
• New Index of Support to UN-based Multilateralism (UN-Mi): It ranks countries based on their engagement with the UN System. 
  • Barbados ranks highest, India at 139^th place while USA ranks last.