The contribution of standards to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

In 2015, by defining the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN set an ambitious 15-year plan to address some of the most pressing issues facing the world, which would create the conditions for peace, poverty eradication and protection of the planet. These goals are globally recognized as necessary for the future sustainability of the world in which we live. They point out that poverty eradicating must go hand in hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs, including education, health, social protection and employment opportunities while addressing climate change and the environment.

ISO as an international organization for standardization has long-term cooperation with the UN, and by publishing standards and related documents, it helps to achieve the goals of the UN. ISO standards provide a solid foundation on which innovation can thrive and are key tools applied by governments, industries and consumers contributing to achieving each goal.

The publication “The Contribution of ISO Standards to UN Sustainable Development Goals” identifies and provides an overview of the standards that make the most significant contribution to achieving each goal.
On the occasion of UN Day and the 75th anniversary of this organization, the Institute for Standardization of Serbia translated this publication into Serbian, and you can find it in electronic form on our website.