The goals apply only to developing countries.

The goals are optional for UN member states.

The goals apply to all countries, rich and poor.

The goals focus on universal healthcare only.

Environmental sustainability

Economic development

Social inclusion

Military expansion

2000–2015

2020–2050

1990–2015

2016–2030

Growth, Equality, Sustainability, Peace, Cooperation

People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership

Development, Inclusion, Sustainability, Peace, Progress

Economy, Society, Environment, Justice, Unity

Overpopulation in developed countries

Decreasing global economic growth

Lack of technological advancement

Freshwater stress and loss of biodiversity

Clean water and sanitation

Universal health coverage

Universal quality education throughout life

 Gender equality

Public-private partnerships and technology integration

Reducing international cooperation

Focusing only on economic growth

Increasing military spending

Limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C

Ending hunger by 2030

Achieving universal primary education

Reducing inequality within and among countries

Ending hunger

Achieving universal health coverage

Ensuring quality education

Ending extreme poverty

SDG 15

SDG 7

SDG 13

SDG 11