Will the current SDGs make the cut post 2030?
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As 2030 is fast approaching have you ever thought about whether the SDG you're working on will still be in existence post 2030?
As 2030 draws closer, the world faces an uncomfortable question: will the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) deliver on their promise of a just, inclusive, and sustainable future?
The SDGs were never just a checklist, they were a shared vision for humanity. Yet, with less than five years to go, progress is mixed. Some advances are undeniable, but the pace remains far too slow, especially on goals that underpin every aspect of sustainable development like water, food, and climate. To be biased, among all goals, SDG 6 has been one of the most transformative. It reframed water not as a sectoral issue, but as a cross-cutting foundation for health, gender equality, economic growth, and climate resilience. Water is now a central agenda item in global policy forums such as COP, the UN Water Conferences, and regional development summits. Governments and partners have begun to connect service delivery with long-term resource sustainability a vital step toward true water security.
However, billions still lack safely managed drinking water and sanitation. Financing gaps, governance fragmentation, and climate shocks continue to slow momentum. So the question remains and conversations have already begun on "whether SDG6 and others will make the cut”?
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Perhaps, another statement or other words will be used to transition the trail - MDGS, SDGs, perhaps, ZDGs. Fundamentally, evaluating these goals with a keen eye on impact, strategy, governance, and change etc. Looking at the Journey so far, and reaching the last mile especially for people being served.
